Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Loropetalum
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Loropetalum
In French
Timor bambou noir
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Loropetalum
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Loropetalum
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Loropetalum
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Loropetalum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Loropetalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.