Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown, Light 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
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Runners
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
बौना कैटेल
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Timor bambou noir
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.