Pleioblastus pygmaeus - 5-10 CM C2

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sasa pygmaea, Arundinaria pygmaea.

Bulletpoints
* tolerant to pruning

Growth habit
Dwarf bamboo is a bushy and densely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 60 cm and a width of 0.5 - 1 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from April to August, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from April to August.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Use
Group planting, bed edging, ground cover, woodland edge, animal fodder

Root
Pleioblastus pygmaeus is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.