Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
goldener Apfel
In French
Timor bambou noir
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
manzana dorada
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
złote jabłko
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Ginger Gold Apple 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 Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.