Shibataea kumasaca
FORTUNE INVITING BAMBOO, RUSCUS LEAF BAMBOO
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Japan

Other Botanical Names: Bambusa kumasaca, B. kumasaca, B. kumasasa, B. ruscifolia, Phyllostachys kumasaca, P. kumasasa, , Shibataea ruscifolia

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Shibataea kumasaca
FORTUNE INVITING BAMBOO, RUSCUS LEAF BAMBOO
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: formal hedge, pot, groundcovers, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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