Arundinaria gigantea
River Cane
There are more than 1,400 species of bamboo placed in 115 genera. Some of the tallest bamboo can grow over 30m tall. However, the smallest bamboos will typically reach only several inches high at maturity. Most tropical species will die at or near freezing temperatures, while some of the hardier temperate bamboos can survive temperatures as low as -30C. They are clump generally forming and can grow into clumps of 5m wide. This bamboo, which is a species of cane, has a rounded, hollow stem which can exceed 7cm in diameter and grow to a height of 10m. River cane, also commonly called giant cane, is a rhizomatous running bamboo that is native to river banks, moist bottomlands, swampy areas and bogs.
Contributed by @vegetablelasagna
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
River Cane
Latin name
Arundinaria gigantea
type
Perennial
family
Poaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
2.50 M
10.00 M
Arundinaria gigantea
There are more than 1,400 species of bamboo placed in 115 genera. Some of the tallest bamboo can grow over 30m tall. However, the smallest bamboos will typically reach only several inches high at maturity. Most tropical species will die at or near freezing temperatures, while some of the hardier temperate bamboos can survive temperatures as low as -30C. They are clump generally forming and can grow into clumps of 5m wide. This bamboo, which is a species of cane, has a rounded, hollow stem which can exceed 7cm in diameter and grow to a height of 10m. River cane, also commonly called giant cane, is a rhizomatous running bamboo that is native to river banks, moist bottomlands, swampy areas and bogs.
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant in spring so that the food reserves in the rhizome are used to produce a good flush of fresh canes in summer.
Planting in a container
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
New bamboo plants or divisions can be contained within a physical barrier to prevent them spreading through beds and borders. Ensure that bamboo plants in containers do not dry out in winter, since the foliage is prone to wind scorch. In very cold weather, insulate containers with bubble wrap or move them to frost-free conditions.
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