Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Holywood
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Holywood
In French
Timor bambou noir
Holywood
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Holywood
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Holywood
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Holywood
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Holywood
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Holywood 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 Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.