How much sunlight does my Phyllostachys Edulis need?

Phyllostachys Edulis requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Phyllostachys Edulis?

Phyllostachys Edulis does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Phyllostachys Edulis?

Phyllostachys Edulis is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Phyllostachys Edulis?

Phyllostachys Edulis is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Phyllostachys Edulis be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Phyllostachys Edulis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Phyllostachys Edulis easy to care for?

Phyllostachys Edulis is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Phyllostachys Edulis?

Phyllostachys Edulis 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.

Also known as

moso bamboo, moso bamboo, moso bamboo, tortoise-shell bamboo and mao zhu

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phyllostachys edulis

Genus

Phyllostachys

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Phyllostachys Edulis

Water

How often to water your Phyllostachys Edulis

Phyllostachys Edulis 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Light needs and placement for plant Phyllostachys Edulis: 1ft from a window

Phyllostachys Edulis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Phyllostachys Edulis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Phyllostachys Edulis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Phyllostachys Edulis: 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 Phyllostachys Edulis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Phyllostachys Edulis is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors