{"product_id":"baby-panda-bamboo-pogonatherum-paniceum-apo","title":"Baby Panda Bamboo - Pogonatherum paniceum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Panda Bamboo (\u003cem\u003ePogonatherum paniceum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a miniature ornamental grass with slender, upright, cane like stems and fine, vivid green leaves, reaching about 50cm tall and 60cm wide. Despite the name it is not a true bamboo. It simply borrows the look in a manageable size, which makes it a favourite for tropical and Balinese style gardens, pots and poolside planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bamboo look in miniature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, cane like stems carry short, vivid green leaves in a clump that stays around 50cm, so you get the effect without the bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, mounded habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low and neatly rounded, it holds its shape and masses well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage adds softness beside bolder leaves such as tiger grass, ginger and broad leaved tropicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight for pots and pools.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers and poolside planting, where its cool green leaves look fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable in the right spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given water and the occasional feed, it keeps its foliage looking fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and lawn effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart, which is about six plants per square metre, for a carpet of fine green texture. The plants meet at their 60cm width and form a soft, lawn like mass that needs no mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at the same spacing edges a path or garden bed in a neat, flowing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a low bowl it makes a tactile, tidy feature, and it pairs well with a taller grass planted behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and Balinese style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The look suits tropical and Balinese style schemes, where it works beside tall tiger grass, ginger and palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Panda Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It likes warmth and needs protection from frost, so it is at home in tropical, subtropical and mild warm temperate gardens. Where frosts occur, grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable, free draining soil or potting mix suits it, and a little compost at planting helps it get off to a good start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e These plants prefer plenty of water, so keep them well watered through dry periods rather than letting them dry out. Fertilise with a slow release fertiliser in spring and use a liquid fertiliser at least twice a year to keep the foliage fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No routine pruning is needed. If frost or a dry spell leaves stems brown, trim them away and the clump can refresh with water and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Baby Panda Bamboo as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a large mass planting or lawn effect, while the potted packs give a fuller clump sooner, which suits containers and small borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks. Water them in on arrival and keep the soil moist while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/no-mow-grass-the-perfect-ground-cover-for-your-landscape\"\u003eNo mow grass and lawn alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eMore grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a true bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Baby Panda Bamboo is an ornamental grass that borrows the look of bamboo in a small, manageable size, so it will not grow into a tall screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm apart you need about six plants per square metre. Tube stock covers a large area economically, while the potted packs fill in faster for a small bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, protect it from frost. In frosty gardens grow it in a container and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787166941503,"sku":"POG-PAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787166974271,"sku":"POG-PAN-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787167007039,"sku":"POG-PAN-200MM-P6","price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/baby-panda-bamboo-pogonatherum-paniceum-apo.jpg?v=1792149409","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/baby-panda-bamboo-pogonatherum-paniceum-apo","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}