Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South America, Brazil
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In German
Bambus
Firebird
In French
Bambou
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
Bambú
Firebird
In Greek
μπαμπού
Firebird
In Portuguese
bambu
Firebird
In Polish
Bambus
Firebird
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Heliconia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Red Palulu
Season and care of Bamboo and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Red Palulu season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Red Palulu Physical Information
Bamboo and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bamboo and Red Palulu are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Red Palulu
Care of Bamboo and Red Palulu include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.