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Pleioblastus variegatus Dwarf white-striped bamboo Evergreen bamboo (1 Page of 5) The Pleioblastus variegatus plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dwarf white-striped bamboo. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arundinaria variegata. Sasa pygmaea. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Pleioblastus variegatus Common Name: Dwarf white-striped bamboo Family: Gramineae Author: (Sieb. ex Miq.)Nak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.75 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Not known in the wild[200].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[25] but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade[1]. Requires deep shade[25] and a position sheltered from cold northerly and easterly winds[11]. Dislikes drought[1].
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. The leaf margins wither in winter to give a variegated effect.
An aggressive spreading plant and very difficult to eradicate[195].
This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
Plants only flower at intervals of many years. When they do come into flower most of the plants energies are directed into producing seed and consequently the plant is severely weakened. They sometimes die after flowering, but if left alone they will usually recover though they will look very poorly for a few years. If fed with artificial NPK fertilizers at this time the plants are more likely to die[122].
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