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About Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle

Timor Black Bamboo
Crapemyrtle
About Crapemyrtle and Timor Black Bamboo


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Grass  
Tree  
Origin
Southeastern Asia  
-  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa  
Number of Varieties
1000  
14
50  
99+
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
6-10  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8  
10-6  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21  
Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm  
28
610.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
50.00 cm  
300.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green  
Red  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Green, Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Dark Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Dark Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Burgundy, Dark Red  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped  
Cylindrical  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
-  
Summer, Late Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt  
Drought, Soil Compaction  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
-  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects  
Birds  
Allergy
-  
allergic reaction, Asthma  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
-  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस  
क्रेप मेहंदी  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus  
Crapemyrtle  
In French
Timor bambou noir  
Crapemyrtle  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú  
Crapemyrtle  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού  
Crapemyrtle  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo  
Crapemyrtle  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus  
Crapemyrtle  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo  
Crapemyrtle  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Spermatophyta  
Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Poales  
Myrtales  
Family
Poaceae  
Lythraceae  
Genus
Bambusa  
Lagerstroemia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Poaceae  
Lagerstroemieae  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae  
Lagerstroemieae  
Number of Species
130  
99+
50  
99+
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Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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