Water
Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
Also known as Blue Fountain Bamboo · Chinese Fountain Bamboo · Chinese Fountain-Bamboo
Fargesia nitida, known as Fountain Bamboo, is a graceful clumping bamboo with elegant, arching culms and fine-textured foliage, popular for ornamental gardens.
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 in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water deeply when top inch is dry. Reduce in winter.
Tolerant of various soil types but thrives in well-draining, fertile loam with consistent moisture.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
40% intensity
Use balanced or bamboo-specific fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
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
Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
Prune to shape or control size by cutting culms at the base. Remove any dead or damaged culms anytime. Minimal pruning is usually required for aesthetic purposes.
Propagate by division of the root ball in spring. Carefully separate sections with healthy rhizomes and culms. Replant immediately into moist soil.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger. Refresh the soil with a good quality potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida)
Where Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida) 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 | Fargesia |
| Species | Fargesia nitida |
Similar in genus Fargesia
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