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Himalayacalamus, Blue bamboo 'Falcatus'

Himalayacalamushookerianus

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Himalayacalamus (him-uh-lay-uh-KAL-uh-mus)
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Species
hookerianus (hook-er-ee-AN-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage

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Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
Danger

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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

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

San Francisco, California

Cinisi, Sicily(2 reports)

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