Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Plant Care
Annamocalamus kontumensis H.N.Nguyen, N.H.Xia & V.T.Tran
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This rare and exotic plant boasts striking lance-shaped leaves with unique variegation, originating from the Kontum province in Vietnam. Plant collectors are drawn to Annamocalamus kontumensis for its elegant appearance and limited availability, making it a prized addition to any botanical collection.
Every 4–7 days
Partial to full shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Water Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Native To?
What Is the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo (Annamocalamus kontumensis) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Annamocalamus genus. Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo is native to Vietnam.
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo displays a clumping, spreading grass growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Annamocalamus kontumensis requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Need?
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Prefer?
Annamocalamus kontumensis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Feed Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo can be propagated through division, rhizome cuttings.
Is the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo?
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo Need?
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo is native to Vietnam. In cooler regions, grow Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Annamocalamus genus — compare its care with other Annamocalamus species on PlantoScan.
Annamocalamus is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Annamocalamus kontumensis H.N.Nguyen, N.H.Xia & V.T.Tran, family Poaceae (first published in Candollea 68: 161 (2013)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Vietnamese Fountain Bamboo, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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