Bambusa chungii

tropical blue bamboo
Tropical blue bamboo with white powdered culms 1.5 in thick. Open clumping and fountain-like. Branches high. Excellent for screens. Choice rarity.
height 20–35
width 5–15ft
tolerates Deer , Narrow Planting
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Soak thoroughly in dry periods and through the dry season, more frequently in warm weather.
hardy
to		 21F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin S China, Vietnam
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 14–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Clumping type bamboo: non-invasive. For strongest growth and rich green color, feed every two months from March to September. In rich clay soils feed less. New shoots (culms) develop in the warm season, may pause through winter, then continue to branch and leaf out the following spring. Any damage from unusual winter cold will be covered up by the following fall.

Special Interest

Attractive, smooth powdery blue-green culms exposed on newer shoots are paired with delicate, lush, rich green foliage.