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Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida)

Fargesia nitida, known as Fountain Bamboo, is a graceful clumping bamboo with elegant, arching culms and fine-textured foliage, popular for ornamental gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types but thrives in well-draining, fertile loam with consistent moisture.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water deeply when top inch is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types but thrives in well-draining, fertile loam with consistent moisture.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced or bamboo-specific 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

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusFargesia
  • speciesFargesia nitida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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