Female Bamboo (Bambusa Balcooa) is a perennial bamboo in the Poaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Bambusa balcooa is a tall, clumping bamboo species native to the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China, known for its strong, thick-walled woody stems.

Female Bamboo

Female Bamboo

Bambusa Balcooa

Bambusa balcooa is a tall, clumping bamboo species native to the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China, known for its strong, thick-walled woody stems.

Quick Facts

Type
bamboo
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:screen, windbreak, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Female Bamboo

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Fertilize
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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Bambusa