Plant Care Dendrocalamus Strictus

Dendrocalamus Strictus

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Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Calcutta Bamboo, Calcutta Bamboo, Male Bamboo and Solid Bamboo

Taxonomy

Dendrocalamus strictus
Dendrocalamus
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Dendrocalamus Strictus

💦 Water

How often to water your Dendrocalamus Strictus

Water needs for Dendrocalamus Strictus
0.5 cups
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.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dendrocalamus Strictus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Calcutta Bamboo in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dendrocalamus Strictus: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dendrocalamus Strictus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dendrocalamus Strictus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dendrocalamus Strictus: repot after 2X growth

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.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Dendrocalamus Strictus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calcutta Bamboo Water Frequency →

Calcutta Bamboo Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dendrocalamus Strictus may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Calcutta Bamboo Light Requirements →

Calcutta Bamboo Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dendrocalamus Strictus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Calcutta Bamboo Toxicity to Cats →

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Calcutta Bamboo Toxicity to Humans →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dendrocalamus Strictus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-13b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Calcutta Bamboo Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dendrocalamus Strictus, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dendrocalamus Strictus

Dendrocalamus Strictus

Dendrocalamus Strictus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

What other plant parents say

Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Dendrocalamus Strictus has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
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05/17/2021

This plant was once part of a tribe and now we are propagating it

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor

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