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Pogonatherum

Family: Poaceae.

	Common name(s): Miniature Bamboo
	Only one specie is grown as a houseplant, Pogonatherum paniceum. From the Greek pogon (beard) and ather (awns on an ‘ear of corn’), referring to the beardlike appearance of inflorescences resulting from fine awns. Pogonatherum paniceum (Miniature Bamboo) is a foliage plant. High. Size: 30-40 cm.

Growing conditions	Watering and misting	Propagation
Warm - above 70F in summer and minimum 65F in winter.Semi-shade or bright light. Some direct sun is essential.	Keep compost moist at all time.	Divide plants at repottihg time.

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