A compact, non-invasive clumping bamboo with beautiful green-and-cream striped foliage. Perfect for hedging, privacy screens, pots, and tropical gardens.
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| Plant Specs | |
| Botanical Name: | Bambusa heterostachya ‘Variegata’ |
| Common Name: | Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo |
| Height / Spread: | 3–4m tall / 1–1.5m wide (can be maintained narrower) |
| Clumping or Running: | Clumping (non-invasive) |
| Sun: | Full sun to part shade |
| Water: | Moderate — keep moist during establishment |
| Climate: | Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate; light frost tolerant to approx –2°C |
Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo
Compact 3–4m clumping bamboo
Stunning variegated foliage
Great for narrow garden beds (from 50cm wide)
Non-invasive and easy to manage
Evergreen year-round
Ideal for hedging, screening, and pots












