Bambusa oldhamii Ryoku-chiku (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Bambusa oldhamii
Ryoku-chiku
Evergreen bamboo
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The Bambusa oldhamii plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Taiwan. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ryoku-chiku.

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Latin Name:  Bambusa oldhamii
Common Name:  Ryoku-chiku
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Munro.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a humus rich soil in full sun or dappled shade in warm humid conditions[200]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain, they do not tolerate prolonged exposure to temperatures below -5°c[200]. They can succeed outdoors in a woodland in the mildest areas of the country. 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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