Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Melanesia
Types
Phyllostachys aurea
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Number of Varieties
10
12
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Hay fever, wheezing
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Golden Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Bānsa
Copperleaf
In German
Bambus
Copperleaf
In French
Bambou
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Bambú
copperleaf
In Greek
μπαμπού
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
bambu
Copperleaf
In Polish
Bambus
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Bamboo
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf
Season and care of Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf Physical Information
Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Bamboo height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf are as follows:
Golden Bamboo flower color: White
Golden Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf
Care of Golden Bamboo and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.