Solid Stem

$99.75$200.00

Max Ht: 20 ft
Min Sun: 2 hr/day
USDA Zone: 6
Hardy Temp: -10
P. heteroclada f. solida
That's the fancy scientific name for Solid Stem!
Solid Stem

Solid Stem Bamboo (P. heteroclada f. solida), also known as water bamboo, is a robust choice for those seeking a strong and visually unique bamboo. Celebrated for its usually solid stems, this bamboo is exceptionally sturdy, making it ideal for crafts and construction. It features air channels in its rhizomes, similar to atrovaginata, allowing it to thrive in wet soils. While it reaches a height of 20 feet and is hardy down to -10°F in USDA Zone 6, its slow spread and sometimes distorted, shortened, and swollen internodes make it a fascinating specimen plant rather than a typical screening bamboo. Requiring at least 2 hours of sunlight daily, Solid Stem Bamboo is perfect for those who appreciate a bamboo that stands out for both its functional and decorative qualities.

Pricing & Availability

Max Ht: 20 ft
This is the maximum expected height for Solid Stem
Min Sun: 2 hr/day
Minimum daily sun required for Solid Stem
USDA Zone: 6
Solid Stem thrives in this USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardy Temp: -10
Solid Stem can survive in temperatures this low

Quantity Discounts

The following discounts are available for Solid Stem.
Size 10-19 plants 20-29 plants 30+ plants
Adolescent
10% off
15% off
20% off
Dense Adolescent
10% off
15% off
20% off
Adult
10% off
15% off
20% off

Hand-Dug For Healthier Plants

At Almaville Bamboo Company, we pride ourselves on our meticulous approach to harvesting bamboo by hand-digging all our plants. Unlike our competitors, who often rely on mechanical equipment, our skilled gardeners use sharp shovels to carefully cut the rhizomes. This precision ensures that the tender buds beneath the surface are preserved, not harmed during extraction. This method is crucial as it maintains the integrity of the root ball, ensuring it remains as healthy as possible. A well-preserved root ball is vital for fostering robust growth and a high yield of baby bamboo shoots once replanted. Our commitment to hand-digging reflects our dedication to providing our customers with the highest quality bamboo plants that are primed for exceptional growth and longevity.

6-Month Healthy Plant Guarantee

the "ABC 6-Month Satisfaction Guarantee"

If It Dies... We'll Replace It

As a small business, we stake our reputation on the quality of every plant that leaves the nursery. That’s why we offer a six month “if it dies… we’ll replace it” guarantee.

See Terms of Service for details

Pick up & Delivery

Local Pickup - Available During Normal Business Hours

Local Pickup

With 1000+ bamboo plants in stock, you're sure to find the ideal bamboo for your project. Bring your truck and/or trailer and our friendly staff will help package and load your plants.

Curbside Delivery

Curbside delivery fee is $3.50/loaded mile ($150 minimum). Plant placement is $50/hour and must be arranged in advance.

On-Site Consultation

Let us handle the details! We'll travel to your location, survey the area, offer specific bamboo species advice, arrange delivery, and connect you with a local installer.

Order & Payment Info

To order, call (615) 907-2571 or send us a message on our Contact page. 

Payment Types Accepted – We accept cash, local check, credit card, or will set up an ACH billing. There is a 3% upcharge for credit card use.

Deposit Required for Large Orders Deposit – Custom dig, contract growing, and orders over 100 plants require a 1/3 nonrefundable deposit (applied to total order).

Taxes – As a certified Tennessee Nursery, we do not collect sales tax on our plants.

Photos with 'Solid Stem' from the Image Gallery

Bought some ‘Spectabilis’ from you and thought you might like to see what we did with it. The bamboo has done great with drip irrigation.

Allen, Satisfied Customer

Vehicle Loading & Towing Recommendations

To give you an idea of what you can carry, we typically load 25 Adult Screening Plants in a long bed pickup truck or 20 in a 6-1/2′ bed. You can get 80-85 plants on a double axle 16 foot trailer.

You will need a tailgate or ramps or need to build some elevation on the back of your trailer.

If you don’t have a tarp, we can cover the plants for you- we have successfully had plants make it to Colorado, Maryland, Michigan and Florida covered with carpet backing or “Leno.”

If you expect your order to be greater than 20 plants, please call ahead so we can be sure of availability of your particular species. We prefer to stabilize the newly dug plants for 2 weeks.