How to tend a Bambusa oldhamii

Also known as: Arundarbor oldhamii (Munro) Kuntze, Bambusa atrovirens T.H.Wen, Bambusa oldhamii f. revoluta W.T.Lin & J.Y.Lin, Dendrocalamopsis atrovirens (T.H.Wen) Keng f. ex W.T.Lin, Dendrocalamopsis oldhamii (Munro) Keng f., Dendrocalamopsis oldhamii f. revoluta (W.T.Lin & J.Y.Lin) W.T.Lin, Leleba oldhamii (Munro) Nakai, Neosinocalamus revolutus (W.T.Lin & J.Y.Lin) T.H.Wen, Sinocalamus oldhamii (Munro) McClure, Sinocalamus oldhamii f. revolutus (W.T.Lin & J.Y.Lin) W.T.Lin, Bambusa revoluta (W.T.Lin & J.Y.Lin) N.H.Xia, R.H.Wang & R.S.Lin

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove and shape excessive branches

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Gramineae, Bambusa
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Sprouting period May-November, flowering period in summer and autumn
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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