Indocalamus 'Solidus'

Maximum Height: 8'
Maximum Diameter: "
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 1/2 day sun.
Spreading: Aggressive
ID: Grif 13927 01 PL

Similar to Indocalamus tessellatus, but smaller. Culms are solid. Leaves are 8 to 10 inches long. Very good shade bamboo.

Performance
Indocalamus Solidus (Zone 7)

Indocalamus Solidus

Indocalamus Solidus...

First year
Bamboo - Indocalamus Solidus First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Indocalamus Solidus Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Indocalamus Solidus Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Indocalamus Solidus Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Indocalamus Solidus Fifth year growth photo

Name	Botanical	Meaning
Pronunciation Indocalamus Solidus
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Indocalamus	in-dou-CAL-a-mus	Indocalamus - "Indo" is from the Latin for of India and the Greek word "calamus" (kalamus) which means reed.
sp.
Solidus'	SEW-lid-us

Uses Indocalamus Solidus
Edible shoots	Too small	Hedge	Good
House	2 hours min. sun	Wood quality	Thin wall
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	High branching	Ornamental	Excellent
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