Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Yambohne
In French
Timor bambou noir
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Bambusa
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.