Bambusa

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TypePerennial, evergreen

“Plant type Perennial, evergreen” — Common Bamboo Care: Planting, Pruning, and Propagating Bambusa vulgaris

Lightfull, partial

“Sun exposure full, partial” — Common Bamboo Care: Planting, Pruning, and Propagating Bambusa vulgaris

WaterDeep, infrequent watering beats frequent shallow passes. During establishment, soak the root zone once or twice a week; mature groves tolerate longer dry spells.

“Watering a Clumping Bamboo” — Common Bamboo Care: Planting, Pruning, and Propagating Bambusa vulgaris

Hardiness zones9-12 (USDA)

“Hardiness zones 9-12 (USDA)” — Common Bamboo Care: Planting, Pruning, and Propagating Bambusa vulgaris

Spacing18–24 in

“Loosen the soil to a depth of at least 18-24 inches” — How to Grow Bambusa: A Complete Guide for Beginners - Bloomvara

IndoorsPeople sometimes confuse outdoor bamboo with lucky bamboo, a houseplant that is not a true bamboo at all.

“A Note on Lookalike Houseplants” — Common Bamboo Care: Planting, Pruning, and Propagating Bambusa vulgaris

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Where this comes from

Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian