Water
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Buddha Bamboo · Dwarf Green-Stripe Bamboo
Pleioblastus viridistriatus, the green-striped dwarf bamboo, is a compact running bamboo known for its vibrant yellow-green foliage with striking green stripes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade to full sun.
60% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water more in hot weather, less in winter.
Tolerant of various soil types but prefers well-draining, fertile loam.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Tolerates light frost but may lose leaves.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged culms and to control size. Cut culms down to the ground.
Easily propagated by division of rhizomes in spring. Can also be grown from seed, though this is less common for cultivars.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Photos of Pleioblastus Viridistriatus (Pleioblastus viridistriatus)
Where Pleioblastus Viridistriatus (Pleioblastus viridistriatus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pleioblastus |
| Species | Pleioblastus viridistriatus |
Similar in genus Pleioblastus
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