Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
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
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
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Chayote
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Chayote
In French
Timor bambou noir
Chayote
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Chayote
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Chayote
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
chuchu
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Chayote
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.