Also known as Muriel's China Cane
Umbrella Bamboo (Fargesia murielae) is a clump-forming, non-invasive bamboo with graceful arching culms and fine, dense foliage, ideal for hedges and screens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Sun
50% intensity
Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hot climates, but tolerates full sun if consistently watered.
Regular
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Water deeply when topsoil is dry.
Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures but thrives in moderate conditions. Protect from extreme heat and prolonged frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release 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 |
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 deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly in winter, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Umbrella bamboo prefers regular watering to thrive.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, or to remove dead or damaged culms. Cut culms at the base. Pruning can be done anytime, but late spring or early summer after the new shoots have hardened is ideal for shaping.
This encourages denser growth.
Umbrella bamboo is typically propagated by division. In spring, carefully dig up a mature clump and divide it into smaller sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots.
Replant divisions immediately and water thoroughly.
Repot container-grown umbrella bamboo every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
Use a well-draining potting mix and water well after repotting.
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Where Umbrella Bamboo (Fargesia murielae) 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 murielae |
Similar in genus Fargesia
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