This bamboo cultivar has an upright to arching habit with whitish striped stems (culms) up to 30mm (1⅛ in) in diameter and forms a clump. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves that appear profusely along the stems. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Bambusa multiplex, 'Albostriata' is naturally found in China growing on hill sides and along water courses. It prefers an open sunny position and grows in most well drained moderately fertile soils and is frost and cold wind tender but drought tolerant.

This attractive Hedge Bamboo cultivar is grown along borders for screening or used as a wind break and as a tall hedge. It can also be planted in tubs and planter boxes. It is fast growing and is non-invasive and is suitable for domestic gardens. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. Under glasshouse culture place it in an indirect bright position with high humidity. ID 896

Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh) multiplex (MUL-tih-pleks)  'Albostriata'

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family