Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Guadua

Species:

Guadua longifolia

USDA Symbol:

BALO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

2000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in fertile soils with good organic matter