Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows. Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Phyllostachys atrovaginata, or incense bamboo, is a stunning clumping bamboo known for its fragrant culms, reaching heights of up to 7 meters, and its smooth, dark green
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 sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, fertile loam
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, but prefers mild to warm conditions. Protect from hard freezes.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
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 regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows. Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Prune to maintain desired size and shape. Remove dead, damaged, or overcrowded culms at the base. Pruning can also be used to encourage bushier growth by tipping new shoots in the growing season.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in early spring. Carefully separate sections of the rhizome, ensuring each piece has at least one bud and some root. Replant immediately into moist soil.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is larger than the current one. Use well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Incense Bamboo (Phyllostachys atrovaginata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Phyllostachys |
| Species | Phyllostachys atrovaginata |
Similar in genus Phyllostachys
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