How to Care for Sasa borealis (Northern Bamboo)

Korean name: 조릿대

Sasa borealis is an evergreen bamboo species with broad leaves, commonly forming dense colonies. It is often seen along walking paths and is well-suited as a garden plant due to its cold tolerance and ease of care.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold hardy, beginner friendly, garden plant, walking paths
• Also known as: Northern Bamboo, Broadleaf Bamboo

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity.
• Temperature: -10 to 30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer lightly in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Sasa borealis?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Sasa borealis?

It likes Tolerates partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Sasa borealis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Sasa borealis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around -10 to 30°C. Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer lightly in spring and fall..