About

An ornamental grass, reaching 30-150cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes. 'Hopei' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Indocalamus are fairly small evergreen bamboos, initially clump-forming then becoming spreading with vigorous rhizomes; slender canes, usually with one branch at each node, bear thick glossy dark green leaves

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible