Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Ants
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Muskmelon
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
खरबूजा
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Muskmelon
In French
Timor bambou noir
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Melón
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Melão
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Muskmelon
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.