CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water deeply during dry spells
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 50 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Rare and not ornamental
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental/utility bamboo
6.Feed – Organic compost or manure yearly
7.Watering – Moderate once established
8.Soil – Well-drained, sandy loam or clay soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–100°F (15°C–38°C); drought and heat tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole double the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch around base.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dendrocalamus strictus
2.Common names: Male Bamboo, Solid Bamboo, Iron Bamboo
3.Hindi: कठोर बांस (Kaṭhor Bāns)
4.Tamil: உறைந்த மூங்கில் (Uṟainta Mūṅkil)
5.Telugu: గట్టి బంబూ (Gaṭṭi Bambū)
6.Kannada: ಗಟ್ಟಿಯಾದ ಬಿದಿರು (Gaṭṭiyāda Bidiru)
7.Marathi: कडक बांबू (Kaḍak Bāmbū)
8.Malayalam: കഠിന ബാംബൂ (Kaṭhina Bāmbū)