Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12*1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Tomatillos
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Tomatillos
In French
Timor bambou noir
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Tomatillos
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Tomatillos
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Tomatillos
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.