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Otatea acuminata aztecorum

Mexican Weeping Bamboo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

An exotic plant that has tall fronds that sway in the wind like a kelp bed forest.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height 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, High, 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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.