Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Shell Ginger
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Shell Ginger
In French
Timor bambou noir
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.