Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Flies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Hoodia
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Hoodia
In French
Timor bambou noir
Hoodia
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Hoodia
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Hoodia
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Hoodia
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.