Otatea acuminata aztecorum |
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Mexican Weeping Bamboo |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC
Description
This Bamboo is an exotic plant that has tall fronds that sway in the wind like a kelp bed forest. This plant can be invasive.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.