Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Branch, Latex, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Sher-kandvel
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Bleistiftstrauch
In French
Timor bambou noir
Aveloz
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Pencil Plant
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Aveloz
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
avelós
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Aveloz
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Aveloz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
- Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.