Buddha Bamboo’
FAMILY: Bambusa
USES: Provides a strong tropical effect. Its swollen internodes are its main distinguishing feature. Does well in Japanese gardens, in silhouette, as a specimen or screen plant. Looks good near ponds, water features, in courtyards and entrance areas.
SIZE: Grows 3 – 8m tall depending on planting methods. Slow growing.
LOCATION: Full sun to partial shade. Does well in coastal areas with some protection from direct sea wind. Not so good in the hot, dry desert regions.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched free draining fertile soil with a pH 5.6 – 6.5, acidic to mildly acidic. Will show leaf chlorosis if soil is too alkaline or saline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 14:14:14 NPK every six months. A greedy plant. Apply additional N every two months if you want to push growth.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Not very drought tolerant. However does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
