Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
एमु बुश
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Emu Bush
In French
Timor bambou noir
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Emu Bush
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Emu Bush
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.