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    Himalayacalamus hookerianus

    Also Known As

    • Drepanostachyum falcatum
    • Himalayacalamus hookerianus 'Blue Bamboo'
    • Blue Bamboo
    • Himalayan Blue Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Himalayacalamus hookerianus plant details

    Himalayacalamus hookerianus is an evergreen bamboo with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 hookerianus

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Himalayacalamus hookerianus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to Western Asia New green culms covered in waxy gray powder give a blue effect and mature to a yellowish orange, more purplish in more sun. Thrives in a semi-sheltered, wind-free environment. Hardy to 30°F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Himalayacalamus hookerianus plant

    How to Grow Himalayacalamus hookerianus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Himalayacalamus asper

    aka Neomicrocalamus microphyllus, Red Bamboo, Tibetan Princess Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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    Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'

    aka Drepanostachyum hookerianum, Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Candy-Stripe', Candy Cane Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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