Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
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
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
southernwood
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Eberraute
In French
Timor bambou noir
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Abrótano
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.