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Through research we have found the species best suited for small groves and container specimens for indoor bamboo. The larger the growing area or container you can provide for bamboo the better it will look and perform. If you are building a custom container keep in mind that bamboo is a swallow rooted grass. The width and length should be as large as you can accommodate and the depth should be around 18 inches. A custom built container 24 inches wide is great with the length 2 feet and longer. You cannot place an oak tree seedling in a small container and expect mature sizes so understand while bamboo is a grass similar results will occur. It is possible for a 20 to 30 gallon size container to grow a 2 inch diameter timber bamboo that will be 18 to 24 feet in height. Since bamboo likes high ambient moisture levels, daily misting of indoor bamboo is recommended. Place the bamboo where it can get direct natural lighting if possible. Most indoor bamboo cannot retain all their foliage and some leaf drop is to be expected. Use a slow release fertilizer such as Osmocote. Follow fertilizing directions for the size container you have. A good potting soil, such as Miracle Grow, mixed with perlite for drainage works great. Just keep a check on the soil and allow it to dry out between watering. Remember what I always say. Bamboo likes water, but loves drainage. Do not leave your containers of bamboo outside during the winter months and expect it to live. In cold climate zones you must move the container into a protected warm area during the cold winter months. |
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 | Height 18' Diameter .75" | Pseudosasa Japonica 'Arrow Bamboo' - A great container plant that is very erect with large foliage.
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 | Height 18' Diameter 2+" | Pseudosasa Japonica Tsutsumiana - Unique bamboo that produces swollen internodal areas. Usually doesn't reach mature heights in containers.
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 | Height 7' Diameter 5' | Sasa Palmata - A large leaf bamboo that has a fern like appearance. This bamboo does well with low light conditions.
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 | Height 10' Diameter .5" | Indocalamus Latifolius - A very straight bamboo with large foliage. Foliage can be over 1' in length.
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 | Height 8' Diameter .25" | Indocalamus Latifolius 'Solidus' - Similar to the typical species but it has a solid cane. Need to be place in an area with good natural light.
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 | Height 12' Diameter .5" | Indocalamus Tessellatus - This is the large leaf bamboo in cultivation in the U.S. The leafs can exceed 26" in length.
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 | Height 20' Diameter 1" | Hibanobambusa transquilians 'Shiroshima' - A beautiful bamboo because of heavily variegated leafs. These leaves have beautiful stripes that give the illusion of having been painted on.
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 | Height 20' Diameter 1.25" | Pleioblastus Simonii 'Medake Bamboo' - A extremely straight species with persistent sheaves gives this bamboo a unique appearance. Belonging to the Pleioblastus genus means that it has numerous branch formation at each nodes for an atypical look.
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 | Height 20' Diameter 1.5" | Pleioblastus Simonii variegatus - Same as the species above except this one has variegated leaves. Some plants will contain variegated and solid leaves on the same branch formation.
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 | Height 50' Diameter 2.5" | Arundinaria Amabilis - previously in the Pseudosasa genus. This species is the bamboo used in construction of bamboo flyrods. Common names are Tonkin Cane or Tea Stick bamboo.
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 | Height 5' Diameter .25' | Sasa Vetchii 'Kuma-Zasa Bamboo' - This is a great little species with a unique characteristic. The new foliage emerges green but gets a weathered margin making a border around the leaf.
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 | Height 6' Diameter .25 | Sassella Masumeana 'Albostriata' - An attractive species with variegated leafs of green with cream and white color stipes.
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 | Height 30' Diameter 1.5" | Semiarundiaria Fastuosa 'Temple Bamboo' - This is a unique bamboo from Japan. It also has the common name of Japanese Palm and Bottle Brush Bamboo. It is very erect with short limbs. Limbs typically emerge at the top and over the course of time grow down the cane. Canes can have a red to purplish appearance.
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 | Height 35' Diameter 1.5" | Semiarundiaria Fastuosa 'Viridis - Same as above but with a persistent green color. Tends to be a little for vigorous in growth.
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 | Height 25' Diameter 1.5" | Semiarundinaria okuboi - A straight bamboo with large foliage. Makes a great container plant.
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 | Height 65' Diameter 4.5" | Phyllostachys nigra Henon 'Giant Gray' - A large species but will not reach mature sizes in a container. This bamboo makes a beautiful pale green/gray color.
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 | Height 35' Diameter 2.5" | Phyllostachys Aurea 'Golden Bamboo' - This bamboo has randomly stacked internodes and makes a great indoor and container plant.
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 | Height 55' Diameter 2.75" | Phyllostachys Rubromarginata - Long internodes sections and large foliage gives this bamboo it appeal. An easy bamboo to grow inside.
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Field Specimens - This plant size is too large to be shipped UPS. Arrangements can be made for large orders to be delivered if you cannot pick them up at the nursery. Special arrangements can be made for deliveries exceeding the 300 mile radius. A minimum two week notice is needed prior to pick up or delivery on available stock. Custom orders take 4 to 8 weeks depending on the species and season. A 20% non-refundable deposit must be prepaid prior to delivery. Full payment is required on delivery. Certified check, money order or cash are the only methods of payment on delivery
Shipping is $10 per plant on 2 and 3 gallon size plants. Each species is different, therefore, the height of a shrub, ground cover or timber bamboo species will all be very different. All bamboo are field dug divisions. Each is held for at least a month to ensure that the bamboo is stabilized and ready for transplant. If we have your bamboo in stock, it will go out our next available shipping date. If not in stock, we can dig your order and hold it until it is stable to ship. The height and diameter will vary according to the species you select. You can e-mail for further information on your plant selections.
Gift Certificates available for any occasion to give this beautiful plant to friends and relatives.
We will, to the best of our knowledge, provide you with a suitable species for your climate one. However, we do not assume any responsibility for the usage or control of bamboo in your landscape.
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