Chinese Goddess Bamboo (Bambusa multiplex cv Riviereorum) is a delicate and striking bamboo with very small leaves on slender culms. Like most bamboos, it will grow in a range of conditions.
A dwarf variety with very tiny fernlike leaves and golden culms if exposed to full sunlight. This delicate, fairly erect solid-culmed ornamental also does well as a potted plant or a bonsai specimen. A great small garden or house plant. Can be easily hedged to any shape desired.
Frost tolerant. Chinese Goddess is also more shade tolerant than most bamboos.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: High
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Soil: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree), or high organic easy breakdown. If soil is sand mixed in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
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Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: High
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Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: lighter green/yellow
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Flowering season: Rare
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