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Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'

Also Known As

  • Drepanostachyum hookerianum
  • Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Candy-Stripe'
  • Candy Cane Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa' plant details

Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This striking 15-25 footer has culms brightly striped with green and yellow changing, depending on sun exposure, temperature and age, to lavender, red, and pink tones. A clumping bamboo, not running. PSh/M
Native to the lower altitudes of the Himalayas Does well outdoors in coastal areas, including throughout the Bay Area. Random-colored striped culms - dark green, red and yellow. Masses of leaves are borne on long slender branchlets.

Gardening facts about Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa' plant

How to Grow Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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