Schizostachyum brachycladum
Schizostachyum brachycladum, also known as "Sacred Bali Bamboo" is a stunning medium size tropical bamboo native to Southeast Asia. Sacred Bali Bamboo has bright yellow culms with green stripes and large yellow striped leaves. Schizostachyum brachycladum is used to make crafts, basketry and as containers for cooking or carrying water. It is also a very popular ornamental bamboo for gardens, landscaping or as windbreak.
Schizostachyum brachycladum - Courtesy: Tony Rodd
| Plant Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schizostachyum brachycladum |
| Synonyms | Melocanna brachyclada |
| Common Names | Sacred Bali Bamboo |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Tribe | Bambuseae |
| Genus | Schizostachyum |
| Height | 7-15 m |
| Diameter | 6-8 cm |
| Growth Habit | Dense Clumping |
| Color | Bright golden-yellow with narrow green stripes. |
| Internodes | 30-58 cm |
| Wall thickness | 3-5 mm |
| Branches | Many branches grouped at the nodes. Branches occur from the middle of the culm upwards. |
| Leaves | Green leaves with yellow stripes. 20-40 cm long by 30-70 mm wide. |
| Climate | Tropical - Subtropical |
| Exposure | Full Sun - Partial Sun |
| Hardiness | -2°C |
| Soil | Sandy clay and sandy loam with good drainage. |
| Water Needs | Average. |
| Planting Distance | • Every 2 m for screening. • 4 x 4 m for culm production. |
| Edibility | (1 of 5) |
| Flowering Cycle | Annual flowering but viable seeds are very rare. |
| Origin | Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. |
| Uses | Handicrafts, basketry, containers for cooking or water, ornamental, windbreaks, landscaping. |
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Growth Updates
Date planted: 2 March 2022
Growth update: 10 June 2023
Adopted by: Grimilde Malatesta (Italy)