Thamnocalamus spathaceus Umbrella bamboo (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Thamnocalamus spathaceus
Umbrella bamboo
Evergreen bamboo
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The Thamnocalamus spathaceus plant species is found in E. Asia - C. China in W. Sichuan, S. Guizhou and Shaanxi.. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Umbrella bamboo. Some home gardeners know the variety as Fargesia spathacea.

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Latin Name:  Thamnocalamus spathaceus
Common Name:  Umbrella bamboo
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Franch.)Söderstr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Damp positions in woodlands up to 3000 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, so long as they are moist, in sun or shade[200]. Tolerates temperatures down to about -20°c[200]. 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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