Plant profile
Borinda perlonga
Borinda perlonga (Hsueh & T.P.Yi) Stapleton
A clumping bamboo with green canes and narrow leaves, best suited to outdoor planting; indoors it needs plenty of light and room. Keep the soil moist but well drained, and shelter it from dry winds.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- bamboo
- Climate
- Temperate climate: neither humid equatorial nor extreme desert.
- Origin / area
- The origin or natural area of this plant is: China (C. Yunnan).
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t wait for severe wilting before watering again.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Don’t place it against heaters or AC vents.
- Humidity
- Avoid high humidity with zero airflow (mould risk).
Pet toxicity
Generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q43290215) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (4137614) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (1002002-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000853744) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).