Black bamboo growing herbaceous of the genus Phyllostachys also known as Phyllostachys nigra, Black bamboo perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropics and rarely temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green grow on little stems in elliptic shape pointed at both end.
Black bamboo cane
Cane color is black or dark green.
Flower color white structure beard-like but every flower grows in shell.
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How to grow Black bamboo growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Better not to let the plant spread so every few can needed to be cut
Size of the plant?
2-5 m, 6-15 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White flower structure beard-like but every flower grows in shell
Scientific name: Phyllostachys nigra