Bamboo World Nursery

Tiger Grass (Thysanolaena maxima)

$28.00 AUD

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A tightly clumping grass native to SE Asia with very large leaves and pink flower heads. Bamboo like appearance. Ideal for subtropical gardens as a feature plant or hedge. Fast growing and lush green.

Looks best when older branches are pruned down close to the ground and allows green shoots to... reshoot...

FULL NAME:	TIGER GRASS Thysanolaena maxima
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE:	2.5-3m
POLE DIAMETER MATURE:	2cm
SHAPE:	"V" shape
LEAF FORMATION:	Poles visible for bottom 1/2 then large broad leaves to top
SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE:	1.5m between plants
LANDSCAPE OPTIONS:	Hedge, screen
KNOWN FOR:	hardy tall clumping grass with flowers
OK FOR POTS?	✓
BEST CLIMATE:	Full sun to part shade
TEMPERATURE RANGE:	to -2°C
WATERING:	Every other day for first month until established.
OPTIMIM FEEDING:	Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth
BEST SOIL:	Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
SHIPMENT OPTIONS:	200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules.

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Very happy with our Bamboo

Arrived promptly and well packaged. Good quality plant that's already doing well in its new home. Hopefully it will soften up the side of the house beside our courtyard.