Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
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, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Red Buckeye
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Red Buckeye
In French
Timor bambou noir
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.