Bambusa glaucophylla or “Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo” is a very dense clumping bamboo native to Java, Indonesia. It has beautiful green leaves with white stripes, and is one of the best bamboos for hedges and living fences. Bambusa glaucophylla is also a very attractive ornamental plant, especially highlighted in the garden by plants with darker foliage in the background. This bamboo is very easily to trim and is drought tolerant once established.
Bambusa glaucophylla
Bambusa glaucophylla
Bambusa glaucophylla
Bambusa glaucophylla
Bambusa glaucophylla
Bambusa glaucophylla
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| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bambusa glaucophylla |
| Synonyms | Bambusa heterostachya ‘Variegated’ |
| Common Names | Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Tribe | Bambuseae |
| Genus | Bambusa |
| Height | 4-5 m |
| Diameter | 15-25 mm |
| Growth Habit | Dense Clumping |
| Color | Green |
| Internodes | 20-25 cm |
| Wall thickness | 5-8 mm |
| Branches | 3-5 grouped branches. |
| Leaves | 5-12 cm long, 10-15 mm wide. Green color with longitudinal white stripes. |
| Climate | Tropical – Subtropical |
| Exposure | Full Sun – Partial Sun |
| Hardiness | -1°C |
| Soil | Loam and alluvial soils, fertile and well drained. |
| Water Needs | Average. |
| Planting Distance | • Every 3 meters for screening. • 4 x 4 m for culm production. |
| Edibility | ☆☆☆☆☆ (0 of 5) |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Uses | Hedging, landscaping, gardening, potted house plant. |
