Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
persian violet
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
persian violet
In French
Timor bambou noir
persian violet
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Violeta persa
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Violeta persa
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Persian Violet
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.