




Fargesia ‘Moontears’® Boobux — Compact non-spreading bamboo, alternative to boxwood
Elegant, evergreen and non-spreading 🌿 — the Fargesia ‘Moontears’® Boobux is a compact bamboo with a dense habit, perfect to replace boxwood in hedges, borders, and urban beds. With its shiny green foliage and harmonious silhouette, it structures balconies, terraces, and city gardens all year round.
Easy to prune, vigorous and without risk of spreading, this non-spreading bamboo adapts well to both ground planting and pots. A modern and sustainable alternative for zen, graphic, and soothing greenery.
Exposure & placement
The Fargesia ‘Moontears’® adapts to almost all light conditions and fits well in both small gardens and urban balconies.
- Exposure: sun, partial shade or light shade.
- Use: low hedges, borders, decorative tubs and pots.
- Container growing: excellent performance on terraces and balconies.
- Maximum adult height: 1 to 1.5 m depending on conditions.
Verdeia tip: for a compact and elegant hedge, space plants 40 to 50 cm apart — the green fence will form in less than a year.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: regular, especially in pots, to keep substrate cool.
- Mulching: recommended to retain moisture in summer and protect roots in winter.
- Pruning: after spring growth to densify foliage (prune like boxwood).
- Fertilizer: organic input in spring to stimulate growth.
- Hardiness: excellent, withstands harsh winters.
This compact bamboo tolerates pruning very well and keeps its shape all year — perfect for lovers of structured greenery without hassle.
Decorative interest & urban uses
The Fargesia ‘Moontears’® Boobux combines the elegance of bamboo with the compactness of boxwood. Its evergreen foliage and rounded silhouette create a natural and calming effect, ideal for structuring urban spaces.
- Appearance: dense clump, bright and shiny green foliage.
- Habit: compact and non-spreading — stays well contained.
- Use: hedges, borders, pots, planters, or modern beds.
- Atmosphere: zen, natural, or Mediterranean depending on the combinations.
- Advantage: replaces boxwood without disease or restrictive pruning.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its versatility allows it to be integrated into many landscaping styles, from Japanese gardens to Mediterranean balconies.
- Zen atmosphere: pair it with Acer palmatum (Japanese maples).
- Flowering hedge: combine it with hydrangeas for a foliage/flower contrast.
- Graphic effect: stunning with miscanthus or pennisetum.
- Mediterranean style: pairs well with lavenders, rosemaries, or agapanthus.
In a planter, it brings verticality and structure to a modern terrace or a greened balcony.
Verdeia Tips
- Lightly prune after spring growth to maintain a dense shape.
- Water regularly, especially in pots or during hot periods.
- Mulching is recommended to keep the soil cool.
- Place it in a wide pot to allow it to reach its full potential.
The Fargesia ‘Moontears’® is one of the best non-spreading bamboos for small urban spaces: decorative, evergreen, and low maintenance.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Fargesia ‘Moontears’® Boobux
- Common name: Compact non-spreading bamboo
- Type: Evergreen grass
- Pot size: Ø29 cm
- Approximate height: 70 cm
- Maximum adult size: 100 to 150 cm
- Foliage: evergreen, bright green and dense
- Exposure: sun, partial shade, light shade
- Watering: regular, cool soil
- Maintenance: easy — prune after spring growth
- Hardiness: excellent, down to –20 °C
- Use: hedges, borders, containers, terraces, balconies
- Particularity: non-spreading, pruned like a boxwood
- Toxicity: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Zen / Natural / Structured urban
Each bamboo is unique: the density and color of the foliage naturally change according to the light and the season.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

