Bamboo Hibano. tranquillans Shiro.   /   Hibanobambusa tranquillans Shiroshima

Geographic Origin: Originates from Japan, it is a hybrid of the Sasa and Phyllostachys.
Adult size: 2 to 4 metres in height.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Moist and deep. Does not like excessive chalk.
Exposure: Partial shade.
Climate: Drought resistant.
Hardiness: -25°C.
Root development: Runner root system (spreading variety).


Properties and uses:
The wide variegated leaves of the Sasa and the smooth fluted canes of the Phyllostachys are both found in this specimen. The leaves are rounded at the ends, they are luminous green in colour and irregularly dashed with creamy white. It has a less slender shape than the Phyllostachys, but more so than the Sasa. Its shape is quite open. It is at home planted in a pot or planter or in a hedge. It supports all soils and climates and is therefore one of the easiest varieties to grow.
The leaves are twice as long and wide on the current year's canes as they are on the canes of the prior year. This bamboo is very hardy and at home anywhere. They can also be found without the variegated leaves under the name of: Hibanobambusa tranquillans.

For the varieties of Bamboos that grow well in pots Bamboos for planters and pots here are some steps to follow:

1/ A plant in pot needs a special care

As for any plant in pots or planters, it is very important to check and monitor watering and fertilization. In the ground, the plants can draw nutrients they need through their roots, which is not the case for plants in pots that depend on what is available in the growing medium. For Bamboos, make sure to water everyday in summer and once a week in winter. Indeed, most Bamboos prefer moist soil. We recommend fertilizing once to twice a year according to the plant’s needs.

2/ Choosing a pot adapted to the Bamboo

In general, the growth of the plants in pots is limited by the available space. It is therefore important to adapt the size of the container to the mature size of the chosen Bamboo.

• For groundcover / dwarf Bamboos : pot depth of 30 to 50 cm / planter of 40 x 40 cm
• For small Bamboos : pot depth of 40 to 60 cm / planter of 50 x 80 cm
• For medium Bamboos : pot depth of 60 to 90 cm / planter of 100 cm x 100 cm or 200 x 200 cm

3/ Planting time

Step 1
- Place a large stone or a small piece of broken pottery at the bottom of the pot, to partially cover the drainage hole while still allowing water to escape.
- Fill the bottom of the pot with coarse material (pieces of pottery, gravel, clay pebbles, etc.) up to 5 cm. This layer prevents waterlogging in the bottom of the pot, and root rot.
- Finally, fill your pot with compost.

Step 2
- Position your plant so that the root ball is covered with 3 to 4 cm of compost, to prevent it from drying out.
- Do not compact the substrate so the roots develop well, ensuring the plant’s development too.
- Water thoroughly.