Description: Fortune Bamboo is similar to Fountain bamboo and native to Southwest China. This bamboo is a very hardy clumping type with a thick and dense clump. This bamboo is ideal for an effective hedge or screen. It can be pruned to any height and does exceptionally well in our cooler climate of Victoria. Fortune bamboo also looks excellent within a Japanese/Oriental inspired garden. On hot summer days, the foliage rolls up to protect itself. Do not panic because the foliage opens up as the sun moves on. Prefers the morning sun but will tolerate our summer sun. To cool it down, don’t forget to give it a good drink on hot summer days, mainly the foliage. It can be kept indoors within a pot with filtered sunlight.
Fortune bamboo is a relatively rapid growing bamboo and can reach full height in about 2 to 3 years depending on conditions and the size of the purchased pot.
The morning sun is best for this type of bamboo.
Water well and keep moist when planting until well established
Keep well mulched
Loves a drink including a good rainfall
Fairly drought and cold tolerant once established.
It is suited for pots and planters.
Fertilise regularly to promote vigorous growth and more v