Chusquea montana
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Rare in cultivation, an upright, compact, evergreen clump-forming bamboo species about 3m tall, with canes displaying distinctive swollen nodes, short stubby branches and lanceolate rich, mid-green leaves to 13cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chusquea montana (Chusquea montana)
- Genus
- Chusquea
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bamboos
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chusquea montana
Distribution map
Chile and Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chusquea montana
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Chusquea montana care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, division or by removing sections of rhizomes with a stem and root, in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. See bamboo cultivation and if this bamboo outgrows its alloted space see bamboo control
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-resistant
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage on young growth
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