Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Coontie
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Coontie
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Coontie
In French
Timor bambou noir
coontie
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
coontie
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Coontie
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Coontie
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Coontie
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Coontie 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 Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.