Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
रजत बाबा
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Silver Sage
In French
Timor bambou noir
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
silver Sage
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
silver Sage
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
silver Sage
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.