New cultivar. Has hollow culms unlike the other Otateas. New culms are covered in a waxy white powder giving it a silver look. Leaves are weeping and narrow.
After multiple attempts, it does not survive in South Florida more than 1.5 years. Although bamboos of the genus Otatea originate in an arid climate, some of the species in that genus adapt to the humid south Florida conditions. Otatea glauca, sadly, does not. We are leaving this information here for reference but the species will not be available from Tropical Bamboo Nursery.
Should grow to 18' tall, with 1/2" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp, 25 degrees F - (maybe lower). Min USDA zone: 9a. Click to find your zone.
A new introduction to our nursery.
Originally from the savannas of tropical Africa, this plant is relatively drought tolerant for a bamboo, becoming semi-deciduous in dry conditions. Looks beautiful in moist and humid conditions. Though called the wine bamboo, the alcoholic beverages brewed from this plant are more similar to beer. Should grow to 30' with 2.5" diameter culms. Minimum temp 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.
A mass of deep burgundy red blades forming a rounded weeping clump. The long bottle brush plumes are also red. Sometimes called Purple Fountain Grass. It is often used as an annual grass in northern gardens or as a perennial in southern gardens.
Pogonatherum paniceum - Baby Bamboo or House Bamboo
A clump forming compact grass (not a bamboo) with a bushy habit to 12-16 inches tall with tiny "bamboo-like" dense leaves. Part of the name Pogonatherum comes from the Greek "po;n" meaning beard which is in reference to the fine beardlike appearance. Interesting and beautiful in containers, as an edging of a rock garden or ponds, or as a groundcover where it should be cut to the ground occasionally to keep the planting shorter and denser. Plant in full to part sun and irrigate well. It is also used worldwide as a houseplant.
Imported in 2011, released to us by the USDA in 2012, this species promptly went into gregarious flower in early 2013. Bamboos of the genus Schizostachyum are unique in that they always exhibit flowers but rarely produce seed. This flowering episode was much different in that our specimen became leafless under the stress of flowering. Seeds were produced and we were able to germinate several. New generation plants of the species are now growing at Tropical Bamboo Nursery & Gardens. Mostly found in Thailand but also in Viet Nam and Malaysia.
Will grow to about 25' tall with 1" diameter culms.
Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
The name 'Ratchaphruek' alludes to the botanic garden, Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, Chiang Mai, where this variety grows.
Called phai khiao amon in Thailand, which translates to 'bamboo green immortal God'.
This is a stunning, ornamental bamboo with bright yellow-striped green stems - best as a solitary specimen. Grows well in full sun on moist soil, or in partial shade. It is extremely rare, even in Thailand. We imported it from Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2012 and a single plant was released to us from USDA quarantine in 2014. We now have very limited stock of 3 gallon plants.
Very tropical - will not survive temperatures below freezing. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.
Schizostachyum brachycladum Yellow Form - Sacred Bali Bamboo
Bright Yellow with occasional vertical green stripes on culms. Large leaves with occasional variagation. Striking bamboo. Tight clumping, few low branches.
Has been described as being extremely tropical and unable to survive temperatures even approaching freezing. After many years of observation in South Florida, we have found the species to be no more sensitive than many other of our tropical bamboos when exposed to short-term temps near freezing. It can be, however, unforgiving if planted in less than ideal growing conditions. Specimens can languish for years then, when moved to a better location in the same garden, quickly thrive.
35' with 2" culms in Florida. Min. temp 30°F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.
We imported this species from southern China in July/2012. Released to us from USDA quarantine in mid-2013. A tight clumper with long, pendulous tops.
The culms very thin walled with long internodes. Useful for a crafts and flutes.
Will grow to about 25' tall with 1" diameter culms.
Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
A small understory bamboo with a fountain shape and large leaves. The species name S.flexuosum has been recently confirmed by Dr. Elizabeth Widjaja during her U.S. visit in late 2007. Until then, bamboo aficionados called the species Schizostachyum tutu as a referral to the Indonesian import that was originally numbered by Dr. Widjaja. The species ID tag # was Schizostachyum 2-2.
Grows to 10' tall with 1/2" diameter culm in Florida. Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b/10. Click to find your zone.
Has very long internodes, up to 3 feet. Used in the Solomon Islands to make pan flutes and for weaving. Large leaves, fountain-shaped overall form. Will grow 16' tall with 3/4" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 35 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.
A temperate, running bamboo that grows very well in sub-tropical South Florida. Highly variegated leaves with a bushy overall form. This is a great bamboo for containers but, if planted in the ground, you should consider intstalling a rhizome barrier to control and shape the growth pattern in your garden. Listed at 30' at maturity but seems to stay within 20' tall in South Florida. Cold hardy to 10 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 8. Click to find your zone.
A large tufted elegant bamboo with thin, delicate leaves. Culms straight and culm leaves (sheaths) are not retained on new culms, unlike T.siamensis. When culm sheaths are shed, new culms reveal a distinct lime-green color. Very tight clumping pattern. This is a rare species in the U.S. so we're still test-growing.
Will grow to at least 40' tall with 2.5" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 27 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
One of the most graceful bamboos known. Culm walls very thick,
almost solid - small leaves. Extremely erect and tight clumping. Culms used for umbrella handles in Thailand. Planted as an ornamental by Buddhist monks around temples. Shoots edible. There are several cultivars of this species in distribution within the U.S. and we've collected four different forms (so far). This one we call 'standard' as it is the truest in form. 40' with 3" culms. Min. temp 25�F.
Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
This is a cultivar that we picked up in Clifornia. Compared to the cultivar we call 'standard' it grows with the same tight clump form but not as erect - the culms open at the top and arch outward a bit. The leaves are also somewhat thinner than the leaves on the standard form.
Min. temp 25�F.
Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
A cultivar that we picked up in Hawaii. Still too young to determine the mature characteristics. It is already distinguishing itself from our other cultivars but we'll wait another growth season before describing the differences.
Min. temp 25°F.
Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
