Bambusa tulda (Bengal Bamboo / Indian Timber) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

A large bamboo, extremely rare to UK and Europe cultivation, mainly native to Southeast Asian and South American rain forests, growing up to 20-40 feet (6-12 m) in height within temperate Europe

Clumping bamboo (non-invasive)

This fast-growing bamboo forms an upright and tight clump of culms (culms up to 3 inches in diameter) with attractive leaves 5-10cm long

New shoots usually emerge as a yellow-green, changing to bright-green, with mature culms eventually becoming beautiful greyish greens or misty blues - thanks to a naturally occurring waterproof layer of white powder. The sheath of mature culms are also very attractive

Hardy to between -3ºC to -7ºC (20-27ºF), but the key is to keep the soil on the dry side during any frost

B. tulda loves rainfall (or heavy watering) during the warmer months of the year, with the bamboo being especially good at soaking up flood water. They are also very good at reducing soil erosion

It is one of the most heavily used bamboo species for paper pulp in India and surrounding regions, as well as being used for furniture and basket construction. The species has also traditionally been used in the making of the sacred Eloo flute of Southeast Asia

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: Bambusa

Species: tulda

English name: Bengal Bamboo / Indian Timber Bamboo

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

Eventual height: 20-40 ft (6-12 m) within temperate Europe

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -3ºC to -7ºC (20-27ºF) - 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

Bambusa tulda 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 20°C (68°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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