| Common Name | Variegated Bamboo |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pleioblastus |
| Species | Viridistriatus |
| Origin | China |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors, grown primarily for foliage |
| Leaf Color | Green with yellow/white stripes |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich loam or potting mix with good drainage and peat moss
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter, high ambient humidity preferred
Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch leaves but variegation requires more light than green bamboo
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September
Remove dead or yellow canes at base; trim foliage to maintain shape
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