





Dendrocalamus Strictus

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


Also known as
Calcutta Bamboo, Calcutta Bamboo, Male Bamboo and Solid Bamboo
Taxonomy
Dendrocalamus strictus
Dendrocalamus
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Dendrocalamus Strictus
How often to water your Dendrocalamus Strictus

every 9
Dendrocalamus Strictus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Calcutta Bamboo in your home

a window
Dendrocalamus Strictus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Dendrocalamus Strictus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dendrocalamus Strictus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dendrocalamus Strictus
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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