Images by part: leaf (5) · flower (2) · fruit (0) · bark (2) · habit (5) · other (0)

Arundinaria fortunei

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun

Temperature

5–35 °C

Soil pH

5–6

Hardiness

Zone 4–10

Click count

Observations

GBIF → Wikipedia →

Description

Source: leafsnap

Pleioblastus fortunei is a species of bamboo in the family Poaceae. It is native to central and southern Japan, and has been introduced to southeast China, the North and South Islands of New Zealand, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia in the United States, Columbia, and southeast Brazil. It is hardy to −10 °F (−23 °C); USDA Hardiness zone 6a. It is an invasive species, escaping from cultivation and difficult to control, even surviving mowing. As its synonym Pleioblastus variegatus, dwarf white-striped bamboo, a variegated morph, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Care Guide

💧 Water

☀️ Light Partial sun

The dwarf white-stripe bamboo does well with a moderate amount of sun, but can also tolerate situations where it receives abundant sunlight throughout the day. Native to habitats that naturally provide a mix of sun and shade, it can adapt to fluctuating light levels. However, prolonged darkness or excessive sunlight can impede dwarf white-stripe bamboo's healthy growth.

Ideal: Partial sun

🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Dwarf white-stripe bamboo comes from habitats where temperatures commonly range from 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). It performs best within that range. Protective measures may be needed if temperatures drop below or exceed these levels.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C

💨 Humidity

Humidity:

🪴 Soil 5-6

Soil pH: 5-6

🌱 Fertilizer

Dwarf white-stripe bamboo needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, placing compost around the plant’s base will effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and improves the plant’s resistance to diseases and pests.

🪴 Pot & Repot

✂️ Pruning

🌿 Propagating

🐛 Diseases & pets

☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type: Grass
Life Cycle: Perennial
Genus: Arundinaria
Family: Poaceae
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Mature Height: 0.61 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread: 0.91 m to 1.22 m
Leaf Color: Variegated, Green, White, Brown
Leaf Type: Evergreen, Deciduous
Bloom Time: Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time: Spring
Harvest Time: Late summer, Early fall
Native Area: Japan

Tags (6)

Difficulty Easy Drought tolerant Maintenance Low Shade tolerant Soil improver Deer resistant