Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo)

Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with long thin green leaves covering tall brown stalks
Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with drooping green leaves on long, thin, woody stems

Botanical names: Otatea acuminata, Yushania aztecorum

Common name: Mexican Weeping Bamboo

Family: Poaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A rare ornamental clumping bamboo with a weeping form and lacy, finely divided foliage that nearly touches the ground. Drought tolerant once established, but looks best with occasional watering.


Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with yellow foliage and red stems in a close up.
Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) with many drooping thin leaves and reddish woody bamboo stalks.
Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) yellow green leaves on long slender plant branch close up
Otatea acuminata (Mexican Weeping Bamboo) leaves hang from thin stems in a soft cascading manner.


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