Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Firewheel
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Firewheel
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Feuerrad
In French
Timor bambou noir
Firewheel
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Firewheel
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Firewheel
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Firewheel
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Firewheel
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
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Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.