Oldham's Bamboo

Oldham's Bamboo Care

Bambusa Oldhamii

What is the plant

Giant timber bamboo, also known as Oldham's bamboo, is the most common giant tropical bamboo grown in the United States, according to the American Bamboo Society. This fast-growing, densely-clumping plant is well suited for ornamental screens, windbreaks or hedges or as part of an Asian-themed garden. Giant timber bamboo is relatively easy to grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 10 but may require pruning to maintain a manageable height.

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Provide regular, deep waterings with a soaker hose or drip irrigation, the equivalent of an inch of rain per week for the first year, more during hot spells.
Pruning
Prune away dead canes as needed, and after the third growing season, prune undersized or unruly canes to match the desired height and appearance.
Sunlight
The best location is one that receives dappled shade to full sun.

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Soil
Giant timber bamboo plants need a humus-rich soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
Temperature
Drops leaves at 18 F, but roots survive to 20 F.
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