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Golden Goddess · Gracilis · Graceful Pink
We received some Bamboo on Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Bamboo
Bamboo (Bambusa spp.) refers to a large genus of tropical and subtropical woody grasses native to Asia, known for rapid growth, hollow culms, and evergreen foliage. Species range from compact clumping forms for screens and hedges to towering specimens used as privacy barriers or focal points.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Rare
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Clumping Bambusa species perform best in full sun to part sun in NE Florida, needing at least 4–6 hours of direct light daily for vigorous growth. Full sun promotes the fastest establishment and densest screening habit.
Water regularly during establishment; once established, clumping bamboo tolerates moderate drought but grows most vigorously with consistent moisture. Mulch heavily around the base to retain soil moisture in NE Florida's sandy soils.
Plant in well-draining soil of any type; clumping bamboo tolerates sandy Florida soils with mulch. Per UF/IFAS, apply a slow-release fertilizer low in phosphorus (e.g., 18-6-12) twice yearly; avoid high-phosphorus products. Only plant clumping (non-running) Bambusa species — running bamboos are invasive and not recommended for Florida landscapes.
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Common questions
Is Bamboo a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bamboo is a grass. Mature size: Dependent on variety × Dependent on variety. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Bamboo?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.