Indocalamus tessellatus - 20-30 CM C2

Description
With its fresh green leaf colouring, the Riesenblatt-Bambus (Indocalamus tessellatus) is a decorative design element in the garden, which can be used as a free-growing hedge with its bushy and runner-forming growth. It prefers sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected locations with humus-rich, loose soil. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sasa tessellata, Sasamorpha tesselata.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Riesenblatt-Bambuss are fresh green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Riesenblatt-Bambus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Riesenblatt-Bambus is a bushy and runner-forming bamboo that can reach a height of 0.5 - 1 m and a width of 40 - 80 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Hedge, group planting