Chilean Bamboo (Chusquea Culeou) is a perennial bamboo in the Poaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Chusquea culeou is an evergreen bamboo species native to South America, known for its solid stems and dense clumping growth habit.

Chilean Bamboo

Chilean Bamboo

Chusquea Culeou

Chusquea culeou is an evergreen bamboo species native to South America, known for its solid stems and dense clumping growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type
bamboo
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:screening, hedge, ornamental specimen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chilean Bamboo

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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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:Chusquea