This clump forming bamboo has a slender upright growth habit with dark green canes (culms) with nodes that are spaced up to 600 mm (2 ft) apart. It has variable bright green lanced-shaped leaves and the plant is grown in warmer climates.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11 

Sinobambusa tootsik Is naturally found in southern Japan growing on hillsides and in valleys on the coast and inland. It prefers a well drained fertile moist soil that is organic rich in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

The Temple Bamboo is grown for its stems and clumping habit. It is planted as a specimen in parks or large gardens or used for screening along borders. It can also be grown in patio tubs and planter boxes or used in woodland settings. It prefers a warm environment and may be grown under glass in cold climates. This plant may be difficult to grow especially in a container but will establish in 2 years. ID 914

Note:
It has red- brown sheaths and the canes are easily marked but the plant forms an attractive stand. 

Sinobambusa  (sin-o-BAM-boo-sa) tootsik (TOOT-sek)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family