Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Asia
  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
  
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
  
CITRUS limon
  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
  
Lemon
  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
  
नींबू
  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
  
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
In French
Timor bambou noir
  
Citron or Citronnier
  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
  
Limón or Limonero
  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
  
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
  
Limão
  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
  
Cytrynowy
  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
  
Limon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Poaceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.