Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Central America
Types
Bambusoideae
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Gomphrena
In German
Hedge Bambus
Gomphrena
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Gomphrena
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Gomphrena
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Gomphrena
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Gomphrena
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.