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Hedge Bamboo (Bambusa multiplex)

Bambusa multiplex, commonly known as Hedge Bamboo, is a dense, clumping bamboo species valued for its ornamental qualities and use in privacy screens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-draining, fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently during hot, dry weather.

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-draining, fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Can tolerate brief periods of cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

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Synonyms
Arundarbor aurea Kuntze
Arundarbor multiplex (Lour.) Kuntze
Arundarbor nana (Roxb.) Kuntze
Arundinaria glaucescens (Willd.) P.Beauv.
Arundo multiplex Lour.
Bambos nana (Roxb.) Hitchc. & Chase
Bambusa albifolia T.H.Wen & J.J.Hua
Bambusa alphonse-karrii Mitford ex Satow
Bambusa argentea Nehrl.
Bambusa dolichomerithalla Hayata
Bambusa glaucescens (Willd.) Merr.
Bambusa liukiuensis Hayata
Bambusa nana Roxb.
Bambusa pubivaginata W.T.Lin & Z.M.Wu
Bambusa shimadae Hayata
Bambusa strigosa T.H.Wen
Ischurochloa floribunda Buse
Leleba amakusensis Nakai
Leleba dolichomerithalla (Hayata) Nakai
Leleba elegans Koidz.
Leleba floribunda (Buse) Nakai
Leleba liukiuensis (Hayata) Nakai
Leleba multiplex (Lour.) Nakai
Leleba shimadae (Hayata) Nakai
Ludolfia glaucescens Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusBambusa
  • speciesBambusa multiplex
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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