{"product_id":"tiger-grass-thysanolaena-maxima-non-invasive-bamboo-alternative-42mm-pot","title":"Tiger Grass (Thysanolaena maxima) | Non-Invasive Bamboo Alternative | 42mm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiger Grass (\u003ci\u003eThysanolaena maxima\u003c\/i\u003e) is a fast-growing, lush perennial grass that provides the tropical, leafy aesthetic of true bamboo without the risk of invasive runners or suckers. It forms a dense, well-behaved clump of long, slender canes and large, vibrant green leaves. Reaching up to 3m high, it is the perfect choice for creating instant privacy screens, bringing elegance to casual outdoor spaces, and establishing authentic Balinese and Asian-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing bamboo alternative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces long slender canes and large, tropical leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive clumping habit (does not produce runners or suckers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows to approximately 3m high and 2m wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLush, vibrant green foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 42mm Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied as a healthy young Tiger Grass plant growing in a 42mm nursery pot.\u003c\/b\u003e The 42mm measurement refers to the pot’s width (the pot is 80mm high). It does not refer to the plant’s height or width. Plant height, leaf number, and root development will vary naturally. The supplied plant will be considerably smaller than the mature specimens shown in product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-behaved, non-running clump-forming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a lush 3m privacy screen or living wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for tropical, Balinese, and Asian-style landscape designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing for quick garden establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent performer in large decorative containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires a frost-free climate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalinese and Asian-style gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall privacy screens and living green walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature planting in tropical garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge patio pots and planter boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasual outdoor living spaces and poolscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in full sun for best growth, though the plant will tolerate a small amount of shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the site with free-draining soil heavily enriched with organic matter or compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the growing medium in the supplied pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfill gently, firm the soil around the roots, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous, dense privacy screen, space plants approximately 1 to 1.5 metres apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e Tiger grass has high water needs while establishing. Water regularly and deeply for the first 12 weeks. Maintain a consistent watering schedule during dry periods, as it prefers to stay moist (but not permanently bogged) to look its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Frost Sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e This plant thrives in warm, frost-free climates. In cooler regions, the foliage may yellow during the cold winter months, but it will rapidly become vibrant green again with the return of warm spring weather. It is highly frost-sensitive and requires protection from freezing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a high-quality, slow-release fertiliser and a layer of rich organic compost in early spring to fuel its rapid, lush growth throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulching\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain vital soil moisture and regulate soil temperature. Ensure the mulch is kept slightly clear of the actual canes to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning\u003c\/b\u003e Very little maintenance is required. Simply cut away any old, brown, or untidy outer canes down to ground level to keep the clump looking fresh, vibrant, and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThysanolaena maxima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiger Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e Poaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen perennial grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Clump-forming and upright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, broad green leaves on slender canes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 3m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 2m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Free-draining, rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e High while establishing and during dry spells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Density (Screening):\u003c\/b\u003e 1 plant per 1–1.5m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e Tolerates light shade; frost sensitive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Live young plant supplied in a 42mm wide x 80mm high nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Screening, feature planting, pots, and tropical gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a young tubestock plant growing in a 42mm wide by 80mm high nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant size, foliage colour, and root development will vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size depends on climate, soil, position, and care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves may yellow in cooler winter temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct photographs may show mature, established plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Tiger Grass an actual bamboo?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is a perennial grass that looks very similar to bamboo but does not produce the invasive underground runners or side shoots that bamboo is notorious for. It is completely well-behaved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow big does Tiger Grass grow?\u003c\/b\u003e It forms a dense clump reaching approximately 3m high and 2m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it performs exceptionally well in large containers, making it a fantastic screening plant for patios, courtyards, and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/b\u003e In cooler climates, leaves often yellow during the cold winter months. They will green up rapidly as the weather warms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it survive frost?\u003c\/b\u003e No, Tiger Grass is frost-sensitive and requires a warm, frost-free climate to perform properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989466472501,"sku":null,"price":6.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-11T161816.619.jpg?v=1789107503","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/tiger-grass-thysanolaena-maxima-non-invasive-bamboo-alternative-42mm-pot","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}