Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
White Star creeper
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Timor bambou noir
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.