Bali Blowpipe Bamboo
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The culms on this bamboo are slender and compact, growing 4-5m in height, with a slight weeping habit at the top. Useful as a fast growing screening plant, with culms also used in South East Asia to make fishing rods, blow pipes and flutes.
OTHER COMMON NAME(S)
Bali schizostachyum, Java schizostachyum
ORIGIN
Native to the island of Java in Indonesia
CULTIVATION
Grows best in the tropics and sub-tropics in free draining soil. Copes well with seasonal dry spells and tolerates cold temperatures down to -2° C.
Propagates by seed or division.
| Family | Poaceae |
| Origin | Exotic |
| Size | Big shrub/small tree (3-7m) |
| Decid/Evergr | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Uses | Screening |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Frost Resistance | Low |
| Wind Tolerance | Moderate |
| Dry Tolerance | Moderate |
| Flower Colour | Brown |
| Scented Flowers | No |
| Aromatic Foliage | No |
| Harvest Season | Year round |
