Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fibre
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Needle Grass
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Nadel- Gras
In French
Timor bambou noir
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
agulha Relva
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
igła do trawy
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.