Pleioblastus — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Pleioblastus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pleioblastus altiligulatus
Pleioblastus altiligulatus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Bamboos generally grow best in a sunny or moderately sunny position in a well-drained, fertile, open loam of reasonable quality with plenty of moisture in the growing season. They require a position sheltered from cold or strong winds. Bamboos have an interesting method of growth.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus amarus
Pleioblastus amarus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus amarus grows in the temperate to subtropical zones of southern China. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Requires deep shade and a position sheltered from cold northerly and easterly winds.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus argenteostriatus
Pleioblastus argenteostriatus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus argenteostriatus can tolerate short-lived temperatures falling to around -10°c, though it dislikes prolonged exposure to low temperatures. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Dislikes drought.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus distichus
Pleioblastus distichus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus distichus is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Requires deep shade and a position sheltered from cold winds.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus fortunei
Pleioblastus fortunei
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus fortunei is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c. Although it succeeds in full sun, it grows best with some shade, being very tolerant of deep shade. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus gramineus
Pleioblastus gramineus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus gramineus can tolerate temperatures down to below freezing, perhaps to -10°c for short periods. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Dislikes drought.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus hsienchuensis
Pleioblastus hsienchuensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus hsienchuensis is found in the warm temperate to subtropical regions of southeast China. It is said to be hardy to at least -5°c. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus maculatus
Pleioblastus maculatus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus maculatus grows in the warm temperate to subtropical climate of southeast China, where it is reported to be hardy to at least -15°c, at least for short periods. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Requires deep shade and a position sheltered from cold northerly and easterly winds.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus simonii
Pleioblastus simonii
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus simonii is a very hardy plant, it can tolerate temperatures down to between -20 and -25°c. A very easily grown bamboo, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in sun or semi-shade. Dislikes drought.
Full cultivation guide →Pleioblastus solidus
Pleioblastus solidus
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Pleioblastus solidus grows in the temperate to subtropical zones of eastern China. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a good loamy soil in a sheltered position in semi-shade. Bamboos have an interesting method of growth.
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