Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
duckweed
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Entengrütze
In French
Timor bambou noir
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
duckweed
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Rzęsa
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.