Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
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Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Schefflera
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Schefflera
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Schefflera
In French
Timor bambou noir
Schefflera
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Schefflera
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Schefflera
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Schefflera
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
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Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.