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Bambusa vulgaris

Common Bamboo

Fast-growing clumping bamboo with sturdy culms, native to China, often cultivated for ornamental and structural purposes.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	7-8 in	Out of Stock	$79.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Common Bamboo
Family	Poaceae
Genus	Bambusa
Species	Vulgaris
Origin	China
Blooming	Foliage plants, flowers rarely indoors once every few decades
Leaf Color	emerald green
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with excellent drainage or hydroponic setup for indoor cultivation

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright indirect light to full sun, avoid scorching in peak summer heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growth period only

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Pruning

Remove dead canes and thin out overcrowded shoots to maintain shape and airflow

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 95°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

3000 – 20000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

2000 – 4000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

400 – 2500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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