Gravy is a Bambusa oldhamii, commonly called Oldham's bamboo · Giant timber bamboo.
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Gravy Bambusa oldhamii
Noticed the oldest leaf on Gravy yellowing. Normal, probably.
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Gravy Bambusa oldhamii
Repotted Gravy today. Root ball was fuller than I expected.
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Gravy Bambusa oldhamii
New leaf unfurled this morning!
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About this plant
Common name
Oldham's bamboo · Giant timber bamboo
Scientific name
Bambusa oldhamii
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Water deeply and regularly while establishing; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
Soil
Deep, fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates a range of soils
Nickname
Gravy
Pet safety
Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty
Moderate
Fun facts
- Its young shoots are edible and considered some of the mildest, least bitter of any bamboo, needing little pre-boiling.
- Despite being a tropical clumper, it survives brief dips to about -6 C (20 F), colder than most Bambusa species.
- New culms can rocket to full height in a single growing season, then take several years to thicken and harden.
- It was introduced to Western horticulture in the 1860s and named for British plant collector Richard Oldham.
Photos
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