Indian Giant Bamboo Plant
Bambusa balcooa, or Indian Giant Bamboo, is a fast-growing grass reaching 10-15m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has medicinal properties but is not edible.
Habit
Grass
Height
10 to 20 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
70% to 85%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
10 to 20 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 to 100 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Soil Erosion Control, Strong Construction
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Gall Mites.
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, wilting, Deformation and swelling on leaves.
Neem oil, Prune affected areas, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl, Insecticides with pyrethroids.