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Phyllostachys iridescens

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Large, fast-growing, evergreen bamboo, clump-forming then spreading, and about 8m tall. Upright, rich green canes to 7cm across, the emerging shoots dark red, maturing have vertical stripes in shades of yellow and yellow-green, with narrow tapered mid-green leaves 12-15cm long

Scientific classification

Species: Phyllostachys iridescens (Phyllostachys iridescens)
Genus: Phyllostachys
Family: Poaceae

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Toxicity: Bamboos
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Phyllostachys iridescens

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Phyllostachys iridescens

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Phyllostachys iridescens care guide

Water regularly while establishing, keeping root zone evenly moist
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Watering

Water regularly while establishing, keeping root zone evenly moist

Fertilizing

Balanced bamboo feed in spring and again early summer if needed

Pruning

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold drying winds. In a container grow in a loam-based potting compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. May remain clump-forming in poor or dry soils but has the potential to become a nuisance in warm, moist or favourable conditions; see bamboo control and bamboo cultivation

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