Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Timor bambou noir
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.