Fargesia nitida Black Pearl

Description of Fargesia Nitida Bamboo 'Black Pearl'

Non-marking bamboo
(Pachymorphic rhizomes.)

Family: Poaceae, Non-marking bamboo.

English Name: Fargesia Black Pearl Nitida, Fargesia Nitida Black Pearl, Nitida Gansu x Nitida '6', Black Bamboo Fargesia, Bamboo 'Black Pearl'

As the name suggests Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' is a non-tracing bamboo of the Nitida Family. It differs from the famous Nitida Jiuzhaigou sp1 (or Red Panda) by its very dark almost black stems. The foliage is slightly wider and also brighter than Jiuzhaigou, resistant to diseases and cold it is ideal to be planted in hedge (at a rate of one pot every 80cm) or solitary. Like many nitida, it prefers a shady or half-shaded situation, it is not recommended to put it in full sun south of the Loire.

Bamboo plantation Fargesia Nitida Black Pearl

All Fargesia grow much better in soil rich in humus and rich in nutrients. If soils are poor, sandy and very loamy, soils need to be improved. Mix as follows:

If the earth is clay:

• Keep 33% of the earth in place.
• add 33% peat (preferably blonde) or red sand.
• add 33% good quality potting soil.

If the land is sandy:

• Keep 50% of the earth in place
• Make a contribution of good quality potting soil up to 50%

The addition of clay granules greatly increases the storage of water. Then do not forget to fertilize with bamboo fertilizer. (rich in nitrogen, preferably spread from March to June).

For plants sold in a pot:

• It is best to plant from mid-February to early June and from September to mid-December.
• For a relatively compact hedge plant a pot every 70-100cm.
• Automatic watering the foot the first year is recommended.
• Straw on the ground to keep moisture (Mulch, bark, pebbles).

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Straw in the fall with a fertilizer type basacote under the mulch to keep the roots moist and protected from the cold. Renew the fertilizer operation in February / March. Watch out for watering during the first two years after planting.