Pleioblastus Species, Pigmy Bamboo, Pygmy Bamboo

Pleioblastuspygmaeus

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pleioblastus (plee-o-blast-uss)
Species
pygmaeus (pig-MAY-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

San Antonio, Texas

Provo, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Provo, UT | February 2010 | neutral

This plant grows prolifically and is extremely poor mannered. It grows into everything around it. While it would be great in a site tha...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | neutral

I bought this plant from a dealer that specializes in miniature plants for garden railroaders. It grows well and had to transplant 2 week...Read More

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