Bamboo. A very beautiful and rare bamboo with long slender canes turning purple in sunny conditions. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 80cm. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thamnocalamus tessellatus
A very beautiful and rare bamboo with long slender canes turning purple in sunny conditions
Additional information
| Generic | Thamnocalamus |
|---|---|
| Species | tessellatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bamboo |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Keep free from weeds |
| Propagation | Division |
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