Similar to Indocalamus tessellatus, but smaller. Culms are solid. Leaves are 8 to 10 inches long. Very good shade bamboo.
Performance Indocalamus Solidus (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Indocalamus Solidus |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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Indocalamus | in-dou-CAL-a-mus | Indocalamus - "Indo" is from the Latin for of India and the Greek word "calamus" (kalamus) which means reed. | |
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Solidus' | SEW-lid-us |
Uses Indocalamus Solidus |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Good |
House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Thin wall |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Excellent |