Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Greener Pastures
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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 Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Purple Lovegrass
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
eragrostis spectabilis
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
eragrostis spectabilis
In French
Timor bambou noir
eragrostis spectabilis
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
eragrostis spectabilis
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Eragrostis okazałe
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Eragrostis spectabilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Purple Lovegrass 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 Purple Lovegrass 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 Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
