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Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)

Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo species known for its large, hollow stems and lush foliage, widely used for ornamental purposes and construction.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.

Can tolerate brief periods outside this range but avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, preferably nitrogen-rich.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

6-15 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusBambusa
  • speciesBambusa vulgaris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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