Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Broomsedge grass
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
broomsedge Gras
In French
Timor bambou noir
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.