Dendrocalamus latiflorus - (Taiwan Giant Bamboo) |
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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GROWING DETAILS |
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
GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS |
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.
DELIVERY CHARGES |
Please note: This species is not permitted entry into the United States or South Korea
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