Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
panaché manioc
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Variegated Cassava and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.