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Transpire is a Bambusa vulgaris, commonly called Common bamboo · Golden bamboo · Feathery bamboo.

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  1. Transpire Bambusa vulgaris

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    Dropped the feeding schedule — Transpire is winding down for the year.

    Dropped the feeding schedule — Transpire is winding down for the year.

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  2. Transpire Bambusa vulgaris

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    First frost warning tonight — Transpire comes inside for the winter.

    First frost warning tonight — Transpire comes inside for the winter.

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  3. Transpire Bambusa vulgaris

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    Repotted Transpire before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

    Repotted Transpire before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

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  4. Transpire Bambusa vulgaris

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    Found the perfect spot for Transpire — finally.

    Found the perfect spot for Transpire — finally.

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  5. Transpire Bambusa vulgaris

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    Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.

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About this plant

Common name Common bamboo · Golden bamboo · Feathery bamboo
Scientific name Bambusa vulgaris
Sun Full sun to partial shade; best growth and culm color in full sun
Water Water regularly while establishing; tolerates brief dry spells once mature
Soil Rich, moist, well-drained loam; adapts to most soils
Nickname Transpire
Pet safety Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • Bambusa vulgaris flowers only after intervals of decades, and it almost never sets viable seed, so it is spread entirely by human-planted divisions — one reason botanists still debate where it is truly native.
  • The cultivar 'Vittata' (painted bamboo) has bright golden-yellow culms randomly striped with deep green, and is one of the most planted ornamental bamboos in the tropics.
  • A dwarf form called 'Wamin' (Buddha's belly bamboo) has short, swollen internodes that make each culm look like a row of stacked bellies.
  • Its young shoots are edible after boiling to remove bitterness and cyanogenic compounds, and its strong, straight poles have long been used for scaffolding, fencing, and rafts.

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