Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
चीकू
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Timor bambou noir
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
chicle
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
sapodilla
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.