The Difference Between Bambusa textilis and Gracilis (Slender Weaver's Bamboo)

Bambusa textilis and Gracilis are both members of the Poaceae family, commonly known as grasses, but they’re actually both types of bamboo. This family contains some 8,500 species of grasses, but only two species that are ever used in gardens: Bambusa textilis and Gracilis (Slender Weaver’s Bamboo). 

Before choosing and planting your own bamboo plants in your yard, you need to know the difference between Gracilis and Bambusa textilis. Here, we’ll compare these two slender-stemmed bamboo species, so you can be sure you’re giving your garden the best kind of bamboo plant possible! But first, it’s important to understand the characteristics that make each type of bamboo stand out from the other.

The two are close relatives and can be difficult to tell apart from one another unless you’re an expert on the subject.

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