Bambusa vulgaris
Golden Bamboo
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Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Description
Bambusa vulgaris, also known as Golden Bamboo, or Buddha’s Belly Bamboo, is an open-clump type bamboo species. Among bamboo species, it is one of the largest and most easily recognized.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Blooming
Like most grasses, species in the Bambusa genus have inconspicuous flowers.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Growth
Bamboos have a wide variety of growing styles, but the genus Bambusa includes species that are called clumping bamboos. The rhizomes grow only a few inches from the base of the clustered shoots meaning that species in the Bambusa genus are not as invasive as other "Bamboos". Bambusas do best in tropical and subtropical climates. Most Bambusas are hardy to 15F to 20F/-9C to -7C. B. vulgaris 'Vittata' is hardy to 32F/0C.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Planting
Bamboos are easily propagated by planting the rhizome underground.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Pest
Young shoots are susceptible to slugs. Other problems include fungal leaf spots, rust, and dieback.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Interesting facts
Bambusa includes 100-120 species, mostly cultivated for their foliage. Some species, such as B. ventricosa, has unusually swollen internodes.
Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in moist, humus-rich, fertile soil. Water moderately, and maintain high humidity if possible.
