Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
China
  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
  
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
  
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
  
Bees
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cold, Negativity
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
  
Gardenia
  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
  
Gardenia
  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
  
Gardenia
  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
  
Gardenie
  
In French
Timor bambou noir
  
Gardénia
  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
  
Gardenia
  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
  
γαρδένια
  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
  
gardênia
  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
  
Gardenia
  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
  
Gardenia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Gardenia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Poaceae
  
Gardenieae
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Ixoroideae
  
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.