

Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo
Also known as
Chigo Zasa
Taxonomy
Pleioblastus fortunei
Pleioblastus
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo

How often to water your Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo

every 9
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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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Finding light for Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo in your home

a window
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo
Dwarf White-Striped Bamboo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
