Indocalamus tessellatus

Tessellated Bamboo

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Clumping bamboo with checkered leaves, native to East Asia. Ideal for shaded gardens or humid indoor spaces as an ornamental foliage plant requiring consistent moisture.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tessellated Bamboo
Family Poaceae
Genus Indocalamus
Species Tessellatus
Variety Variegata
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; bamboo flowering is a rare event
Leaf Color Green with white variegation
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with good drainage, mix peat and perlite for indoor pots

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High ambient humidity required

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers shade or dappled light; direct sun scorches variegated leaves quickly

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Remove dead culms and yellow leaves regularly; thin crowded clumps for 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

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
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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