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Care of the plant Sasa variegata or Arundinaria variegata

The genus Sasa, family Poaceae, includes 60 species of bamboo native to Asia. Some species are: Sasa variegata, Sasa pumila, Sasa palmata, Sasa tsuboiana, Sasa kurilensis, Sasa ramosa.

Scientific synonyms: Arundinaria variegata, Pleioblastus variegatus. This species is native to Japan.

They are small, fast-growing, covering-bearing bamboos with branching stems from the base that reach 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height. They have velvety, evergreen leaves, up to 12 cm (4.7") long and deep green with creamy-yellowish lines.

Arundinaria variegata is used in pots and planters, to set slopes, next to ponds, on rockeries and in clear undergrowths. It's ideal for cities due to its resistance to air pollution.

Sasa variegata can grow in semi-shade exposure but prefer full sun; if they are grown in shade the leaves will be greener and less creamy. It resists cold and frost well.

Pleioblastus variegatus grows in any soil that drains well and contains organic matter. The transplant or planting is done in early spring (5-6 specimens per square meter).

Water regularly so that the soil does not dry out completely, but never water; wait until at least the surface part of the soil has dried.

Fertilize in late winter with compost or manure.

Prune 15 cm (5.9") from the base in early spring.

Sasa variegata is a resistant plant to the usual pests and diseases.

Arundinaria variegata propagates by division in late winter.

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