Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
  
Thymian
  
In French
Timor bambou noir
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Poaceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.