Upright, evergreen woody bamboos from China and Japan cultivated for their foliage.
| Plant Types: | Grass, Interior Plant, Perennial |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 2 feet to 2 feet 6 inches |
| Zones: | 7a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | None |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Variegated, Yellow |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Invasive, Naturalizing, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Composted Yard Trimmings, Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Continuous Release All Purpose Plant Food, Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Separate rhizomes in the spring. Keep divisions moist and shaded until established.
Plant Growth:
Bamboo does well in full sun, or partial shade if not variegated. Have fast-growing rhizomes, and produce thickets of round, up-right, woody culms. Grow in an open site in a woodland garden or as a pseudo-hedge.
Blooming:
Blooms are rare.
Soil and Irrigation:
Bamboo should be planted in a rich mix and a sufficient amount of organic material should be added. Plant requires regular water during growth.
Pruning:
Some species can exhibit a weed-like habit.
Pests:
Uncommon.