Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo)

Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) yellow and green leaves close up plant
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) narrow yellow and green striped leaves clustered together

Botanical name: Pogonatherum paniceum

Common names: Miniature Bamboo, Baby Panda Bamboo

Family: Poaceae    (Formerly:Poaceae / Gramineae)

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Regular; bog or aquatic
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

This is not bamboo but a grass. A versatile plant with very fine and long, bright green or yellow-green variegated leaves.

Grow it next to waterfall. Plant it along a border for a soft line of greenery. Looks great in containers.

Needs constant moisture but can handle sun or shade. Drying out is the end of it. Even suitable for indoors.


Image gallery: 10 images
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) plant with long thin yellow green leaves in a cluster
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) grows as a dense clump of narrow yellow green pointed leaves
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) plant with green and yellow variegated leaves close up
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) leaves demonstrate dense green and yellow coloration during the season
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with green slender leaves forming dense clump of grass like plant
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) grows in a thick dense mass of thin light green foliage
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with long green and white striped leaves on the plant.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) has narrow, elongated leaves with distinct green and white stripes.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) beige flower spikes on long green grass leaves close up
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with delicate tan flower spikes hanging from thin green grass blades.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) plant with green leaves in two separate plastic containers
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) leaves in containers resting on a black surface
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with lime green narrow leaves on this ornamental grass plant.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with long thin lime green leaves growing from a brown base.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) vibrant green plant with dense narrow leaves in plastic pots
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) grows in two dark containers with lush green foliage and stems
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with green leaves and brown stems in a plant pot
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with dense green foliage growing from thin brown stems in container
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) with green white leaves, close up of ornamental plant foliage.
Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) foliage with distinct green and white stripes on narrow leaves.


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