Description:  Fountain Bamboo or Chinese Fountain Bamboo is native to Southwest China and is very hardy bamboo. It is a clumping bamboo with a very thick and dense clump. This makes this bamboo ideal for an effective hedge or screen. It can be pruned to any height and does exceptionally well in our cooler climate of Victoria. On hot summer days, the foliage rolls up to protect itself. However, 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.