Dwarf Bamboo (Pleioblastus pygmaeus)
$15
Dwarf bamboo (Pleioblastus pygmaeus) is a low, spreading bamboo with small, fine leaves, used as ground cover, in containers and in bonsai-style plantings.
- A healthy, export-ready plant
- Phytosanitary certificate and export permit included
- Wholesale: 25% below the catalog price from 20 plants of this species, or 100 plants mixed (at least 4 per species)
Dwarf bamboo (Pleioblastus pygmaeus) at a glance
| Botanical name | Pleioblastus pygmaeus (Poaceae) |
|---|---|
| Species origin | Japan |
| Habit | Low, dense, spreading by rhizomes |
| Uses | Ground cover, containers, bonsai-style and Japanese-style plantings |
| What you receive | A healthy, export-ready plant |
| Documents | Export permit and phytosanitary certificate, included |
Why plant shops stock it
Pleioblastus pygmaeus stays low and dense, which makes it popular for ground cover and container plantings. It spreads by rhizomes, so in a garden it is best planted with a root barrier.
Ordering for your shop
- Wholesale price: 25% below the catalog price when you order 20 Dwarf bamboo (Pleioblastus pygmaeus), or 100 plants in total with at least 4 of each species.
- Mixed orders: combine it with other plants and anything else in the wholesale catalog.
- Lead time: export documents take 7–14 business days. Delivery then takes 2–3 days to Singapore and about a week to the United States or Europe by DHL Express.
- Import permit: every US order needs a USDA import permit (PPQ 587). Read how to import plants from Indonesia for other countries, and our guide to the phytosanitary certificate.
- Payment: Wise or bank transfer after we confirm availability.
- Arrival guarantee: plants that arrive dead are replaced once, shipped with your next order. Report within 48 hours with an unboxing video and photos.
How we pack it
Plants are cleaned, treated against pests at the quarantine office and packed bare-root in sphagnum moss, or in tissue for countries that do not accept moss, inside ventilated boxes.
Care after arrival
- Light: full sun to partial shade.
- Water: keep it evenly moist, especially in containers.
- Trimming: cut back hard in early spring for fresh, neat growth.
- Spread: contain the rhizomes with a pot or root barrier.