Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Timor bambou noir
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.