Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
bergamote sauvage
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Wild Bergamot and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Bergamot 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.