Borinda albocerea

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold, drying winds. In a container, grow in a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect

Propagate by division in spring

New shoots may be susceptible to slugs

Generally disease-free