Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Walking Iris
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Gehen Iris
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Iris Marcher
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Walking Iris
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Walking Iris and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris 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.