Black Asper Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper var. Hitam)

Black Asper Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper var. Hitam)

***Clumping Bamboo***

Indonesia (Java)

Size: Huge! (75 + feet)

• Sun: Full to part sun, protect from frost and excessive heat
• Hardiness: to around 28 degrees (Frost damage can occur at freezing)
• Water: High (4-6 times weekly during dry months)
• Flowers: inconspicuous
• Attracts: Nesting birds (humming birds and others)
• Pests: Argentine Ants, and Mealy bugs,
• Other Information: This plant will get huge! I'd recommend planting it in part sun

Great Links to learn more:

• http://www.bamboowholesale.com.au/html/black_asper.html
• http://www.bambooland.com.au/dendrocalamus-asper-hitam
• http://www.earthcare.com.au/nursery/bamboos/10-nursery/bamboos/29-dendrocalamus-asper-var-black.html