A dwarf plant needing a warm, bright and above average humidity to grow. Although called a bamboo it is really a dwarf bunching grass. Can be used as an indoor foliage plant.
Pronunciation
(po-gon-AY-ther-um)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
9-10
Sunlight
bright
Moisture
moist
Soil & Site
well drained, moisture retentive
Temperature
warm, minimum of 65 degrees in the winter time
Leaves
short bamboo like leaves
Dimensions
1-2 feet high by 1 foot spread
Propagation
division
Native Site
Native to China
Misc Facts
The name Pogonatherum comes from the Greek "pogon" meaning beard and "ather" meaning flower.