Indocalamus latifolius

Description

🌿 Product Name: Indocalamus latifolius (Large-Leaved Bamboo)
🎍 Type: Clumping, ornamental bamboo
🌱 Botanical Name: Indocalamus latifolius

🪴 Description:
Indocalamus latifolius is an impressive, broad-leaved bamboo known for its lush, tropical appearance and exceptionally large foliage 🌿—leaves can reach up to 60 cm (2 feet) long! This compact, clump-forming species is ideal for ground cover, container growing, or adding dramatic texture to shaded or woodland gardens. It’s a non-invasive bamboo, offering bold visual impact without aggressive spreading.

🌾 Key Features:

• 🌿 Non-invasive, clumping habit

• 🌴 Extra-large leaves for a bold, tropical effect

• 🌤️ Thrives in partial shade to full shade

• ❄️ Hardy to around -15°C (5°F)

• 🍃 Dense, low-growing form excellent for understory planting

🌳 Ideal For:

• 🌿 Shade gardens and woodland borders

• 🪴 Containers and courtyard displays

• 🎋 Tropical or Asian-style landscapes

• 🌱 Ground cover or erosion control on slopes

🌱 Growing Info:

• Height: 1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)

• Spread: 1.5 m+ (slow-spreading clump)

• Light: Prefers partial to full shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained 🌱

• Water: Consistent moisture preferred 🌿

• Maintenance: Very low; trim back old leaves as needed 🍃

🌿 A standout bamboo with oversized leaves and a lush, jungle-like feel—perfect for adding texture and interest in shaded spaces.

It does best in the shade and also makes an excellent choice for growing indoors.