Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bambusoideae
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Epidendrum
In German
Hedge Bambus
Epidendrum
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Epidendrum
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Epidendrum
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Epidendrum
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Epidendrum
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.