Simba Bamboo Plant

Fargesia Murielae Simba

Family

Poaceae

Origin

China

Description

Fargesia Murielae Simba or Umbrella Bamboo is an ornamental bamboo variety, a short and compact bamboo ideal for the smaller garden. The elegant, graceful, arching yellow-green canes will rarely extend beyond 2 metres. The lanceolate leaves are bright green in colour and typically grow to about 10 centimetres in length

Environment

Prefers shady locations and a soil which retains moisture well. Avoid too much exposure to sun and don t let the plants dry out.

Even some clay in the soil texture mix would suit this plant. As a container plant, provide it with a loamy soil containing plenty of mature compost, and it will thrive

Landscape Uses

Fargesia Murielae Simba is ideal for planting where space is limited, or as a container plant to add to a patio s charm. It is best suited as a low growing hedging or screens.