Family:Poaceae
Genus: Phyllostachys Botanical name: Phyllostachys iridiscens Common name: Red Sheath Bamboo Origin: Asia Height: 9m
The culms emerge blue-green and, over time, develop a faint yellow and violet stripe. They can become impressively thick in diameter. The sheath protecting the new shoots is reddish, hence the name. Vase shaped, this bamboo makes a large clump. Comes in a 45l pot.
Care: Grow in sun or part shade, moist but well drained soil.
A running bamboo.
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