Himalayacalamus falconeri (Candy Cane Bamboo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Himalayacalamus |
| Species | falconeri |
| Synonyms | Drepanostachyum hookerianum |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 – 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2 - above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 |
| Height | 7 - 9 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clumping and upright. |
| Propagation | Divide culms in early spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade. Where hardy, |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark green striping on red and yellow canes supporting masses of small, feathery leaves. |
| Leaf Description | Small, feathery leaves. |
| Texture Description | Fine long narrow soft leaves. |