This is the only bamboo known to be native to the U.S.. Its range once spread from Texas to Maryland. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. Bamboo used worldwide for many purposes from building materials to making paper. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and sent up a vertical shoot. These will grow in large thickets or grove if left alone. Runners are mainly found in temperate regions. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer their parent plants glowing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to be tropical or subtropical.
Giant Cane Care
Arundinaria Gigantea



What is the plant
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How to Care for the Plant
Fertilizer
Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus, P, in it(the second number on the bag.) Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season.
Sunlight
Succeeds in full sun or dappled shade in warm, humid, damp conditions
Soil
Succeeds on peaty soils.
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Temperature
the roots are hardy to about -30°c if they are heavily mulched
Popularity
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