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How to Grow and Care for Common bamboo

Common bamboo, also known as Golden bamboo, Green-stripe common bamboo, Painted bamboo, Wamin bamboo, Hawaiian stripe bamboo

Common bamboo is a hardy plant that generally requires basic care, thriving in full sun to partial shade and preferring moist, well-draining soil. A critical care point is ensuring regular watering during its active growth phase, while being cautious not to overwater. It is also important to provide common bamboo with ample space to accommodate its rapid spread and potential invasiveness.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common bamboo

Common bamboo

Common bamboo

Common bamboo

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Common bamboo

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Common bamboo 'Wamin'

Common bamboo 'Wamin', which originates from China, also has the common name “dwarf Buddha belly bamboo.” This cultivar is much shorter than typical bamboo growing to a height of between 2 m and 5 m. This cultivar is notable due to the bulbous internode, which swells out, belly-like, in the lower section, unlike the relatively smooth stems of the parent plant.

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Common bamboo 'Vittata'

Among the most commonly cultivated variants of bamboo, common bamboo 'Vittata' differs from normal bamboo through its strikingly gold-yellow canes, which are randomly marked with green stripes of varying sizes. It is appreciated for its beauty and makes an excellent hedge screen or garden barrier. Individual stalks may grow up to 18 m in height.

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