Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fern
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Medium
  
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
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
  
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
  
Marginal wood fern
  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
  
marginal wood fern
  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
  
marginal Holz fern
  
In French
Timor bambou noir
  
marginal dryoptéride
  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
  
helecho de madera marginal
  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
  
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
  
samambaia de madeira marginal
  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
  
marginalne drewna paproci
  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
  
Fern marginalibus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Dryopteris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Poaceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Marginal Wood Fern 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 Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.