Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Also known as Dwarf White Stripe Bamboo · Dwarf White-Stripe Bamboo · Variegated Bamboo
Pleioblastus Fortunei (Pleioblastus variegatus) is a dwarf bamboo with striking green and white striped leaves, forming a dense groundcover or low hedge.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade to full sun
50% intensity
Prefers morning sun or dappled shade. Can tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist.
Consistent moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
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Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring/summer).
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
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Prune in early spring before new shoots emerge. Remove any dead, damaged, or weak culms. You can also thin out overcrowded clumps to improve air circulation and maintain desired size and shape. Cut culms at ground level.
Propagate by division in early spring. Carefully dig up a mature clump and divide it into smaller sections, ensuring each section has healthy rhizomes and shoots.
Replant the divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Repotting is best done in early spring. Ensure good drainage in the new pot.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pleioblastus |
| Species | Pleioblastus variegatus |
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