Dendrocalamus latiflorus (Taiwan Giant Bamboo) | 5 Seeds | £3.49

An extremely rare, giant clumping bamboo (non-invasive) native to Southern China and Taiwan, growing to heights of around 45-80 ft (14-25 m)  in the wild, and around 40 ft (12 m) within temperate Europe

The attractive culms (8-20 cm in diameter) are green and light blue, with yellow/orange peelings giving a striped appearance

Leaf-blades are lance-shaped and between 15-40 cm long and 8-20 cm wide

Loves high rainfall!

They grow well on various soil types, but prefer moist and sandy loam, fertile soils. Aim for good drainage

Hardy to around -4 ºC (25ºF), the key is to keep the soil on the dry side during any frost (good drainage)

Bamboo seeds are not always available due to worldwide shortages of most species; this is because they rarely flower, sometimes only every 30 to even 100 years (called gregarious flowering)

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Dendrocalamus

Species: latiflorus

English name: Taiwan Giant Bamboo

Plant type: Clump-forming bamboo (non-invasive)

Eventual height: 40 ft (12 m) within temperate Europe

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -4ºC (25ºF) - keep soil on drier side during any frost

Shelter: from very cold winds

Sun Exposure: Eventually full sun to partial-shade - but keep plants under 1 year old out of direct sunlight

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months

Propagation methods: Seeds, or division of clumps

Dendrocalamus latiflorus 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 30°C (86°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Keep young plants out of direct sun for first year. Approx. germination time: from 2-3 months onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

Please note: This species is not permitted entry into the United States or South Korea

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