Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Crested Iris
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Crested Iris
In French
Timor bambou noir
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Crested Iris
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Crested Iris
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
iubatum Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.