Also known as Chinese Bamboo · Chinese Dwarf Bamboo · Chinese-Goddess Bamboo
Hedge Bamboo (Bambusa multiplex) is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo perfect for privacy screens, hedges, and ornamental plantings. Tolerant and adaptable.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth, but tolerates some shade.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost; may require winter protection in colder climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. A nitrogen-rich formula promotes lush foliage.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Hedge Bamboo regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Deep watering is more effective than frequent shallow watering, encouraging deeper root growth. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Prune Hedge Bamboo annually in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or overcrowded culms at ground level. This encourages air circulation and healthy new shoots.
Selective thinning can also control size and shape.
Propagate Hedge Bamboo through division of established clumps in spring. Carefully dig up a section of the rhizome with several culms attached.
Replant the division immediately into well-draining soil, ensuring it is kept moist until established.
Repot container-grown Hedge Bamboo every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
This process helps to refresh the soil and provide more space for root development, ensuring continued vigor.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Bambusa |
| Species | Bambusa multiplex |
Similar in genus Bambusa
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