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Umbrella Bamboo (Fargesia murielae)

Umbrella Bamboo (Fargesia murielae) is a non-invasive, clumping bamboo with graceful arching culms and dense foliage, ideal for small gardens and containers.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-draining, fertile loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Prefers moderate temperatures but can tolerate a wide range.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Morning sun is ideal.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-draining, fertile loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Prefers moderate temperatures but can tolerate a wide range.

Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Use a slow-release formula.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to evergreen in milder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

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Synonyms
Arundinaria murielae Gamble
Arundinaria sparsiflora Rendle
Bambusa murielae (Gamble) E.H.Wilson
Fargesia maluo T.P.Yi
Fargesia ostrina T.P.Yi
Fargesia parvifolia T.P.Yi
Fargesia sparsiflora (Rendle) Ohrnb.
Sinarundinaria murielae (Gamble) Nakai
Sinarundinaria sparsiflora (Rendle) Keng f.
Thamnocalamus murielae (Gamble) Demoly
Thamnocalamus sparsiflorus (Rendle) Keng f.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusFargesia
  • speciesFargesia murielae
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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