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About Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower


About Fleeceflower and Timor Black Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Southeastern Asia   
Eastern Asia   

Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo   
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba   

Number of Varieties
1000   
12
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
High elevation   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8   
9-5   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm   
28
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Red, Burgundy, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Red, Burgundy, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Red, Burgundy, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Bi-lobed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   
Light Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Never Over-water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

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   
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   
Fungal leaf spots   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Aphids, Insects   
Not Available   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Diarrhea, Stomach pain   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Skin irritation   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension   

Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks   
Root, Root bark   

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   
Container, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako   
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'   

Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo   
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower   

In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस   
fleeceflower   

In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus   
fleeceflower   

In French
Timor bambou noir   
fleeceflower   

In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú   
Polygonum affine   

In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού   
fleeceflower   

In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo   
fleeceflower   

In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus   
fleeceflower   

In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo   
fleeceflower   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Liliopsida   
Agaricomycetes   

Order
Poales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Poaceae   
Polygonaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Periscaria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Poaceae   
Unknown   

Subfamily
Barnadesioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
130   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower

Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Fleeceflower doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower

Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower Physical Information

Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower are as follows:

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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