Tortoise shell bamboo

Phyllostachys edulis

Phyllostachys

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

Tortoise shell bamboo thrives in moist, well-draining soil with partial shade to full sun and regular deep watering. It is a vigorous grower that benefits from root barriers to control its spread in garden settings. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer to support healthy cane development.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out Completely

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Cambodia

China North-Central

China South-Central

China Southeast

Georgia

Japan

Korea

Nansei-shoto

Philippines

South Carolina

Taiwan

Vietnam

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 10, 2022 by selvaamazonia Diáriosoldadodaamazonia (cc-by-sa)

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