Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
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
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
लहसुन
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Knoblauch
In French
Timor bambou noir
Ail
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Ajo
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
alho
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
czosnek
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.