Arundinaria gigantea aka Switchcane

Arundinaria gigantea, also known as giant cane or river cane, is the only bamboo species native to the United States. It once grew in large colonies called canebrakes, covering thousands of acres in the southeastern region of the country. Today, these canebrakes are considered endangered ecosystems. The giant river cane is endemic to the south-central and southeastern parts of the United States, ranging from Texas to New York. Indigenous people found the plant to be economically and culturally important, using it as a vegetable and for construction and craft production. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grass species used worldwide for various purposes, including building materials and paper production. There are two main types of bamboo: runners and clumpers. The switchcane, belonging to the Arundinaria genus, is a super rare houseplant that is not challenging to grow. It prefers well-draining soil and direct light, and is native to the Eastern Central and Southeastern United States.