Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
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
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Overdam घास
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Overdam Grass
In French
Timor bambou noir
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Overdam Trawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Genus
Bambusa
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.