Phyllostachys seeds can germinate sporadically so may continue to germinate for a few weeks to months after your first ones have sprouted, don’t give up too soon on any slower ones. Make sure this is complete before the seedlings reach the top, as it will interrupt their growth. You should begin to see germination begin around 3-4 weeks, up to 12 weeks if ideal conditions are not met.Īpproximately a week or so after first germination has begun, the lid/plastic wrap can start to be removed bit by bit to allow the emerging seedlings to adapt to the outside environment. If the medium is drying out slightly use a mist spray bottle or mist hose to water. Open lid/plastic once to twice a week to check for germination, moisture and allow some air flow. It is also important that the temperatures do not go a lot higher than this as this can cook your seeds and ruin their viability. If you can not provide these temperatures, you may need a heat mat. Place tray/pots in a warm, well lit location that is out of any direct sunlight – ideal germination temperature is 17-20☌/64-70☏. If you have a humidity dome place this over the top, if not you can cover the tray with either glass, a clear plastic bag or plastic wrap (glad wrap) – this will help maintain moisture and humidity to assist in activating germination. Lay the Bamboo seeds on the surface and cover with a thin layer of the medium you have left over (only 1-2mm thick) over the top of the seeds, pat down medium gently. Moisten medium – do not over wet as this will rot your seeds, you shouldn’t be able to squeeze water out of the mixture, save some for covering your seeds. Place the Bamboo seeds into a container of warm water and leave to soak for 24 hours.Īfter soaking, prepare a tray or small pots with a seed raising mix or a mixture of peat moss and perlite. Germination Instructions HOW TO GROW PHYLLOSTACHYS EDULIS (Moso Bamboo) The ‘edulis’ part of the botanical name refers to this bamboo’s edible shoots. Moso Bamboo has huge commercial value in China, it is cultivated for it uses in the building & construction, textile, craft, furniture and food industries. Phyllostachys edulis only produce seeds once in around every 50 years. POLLINATION:ģ-12 weeks, dependent on conditions SEEDS PER GRAM: Medium – Bamboo can be a little thirsty during warmer times of the year. Suitable for most types of soil but does not like boggy or clay soils that retain moisture LOCATION:Įvergreen, Perennial, Running WATER REQUIREMENTS: Seedlings don’t always grow quickly early on but the resulting shoots that grow up from the underground rhizomes can almost be seen growing. Adult leaf (blade) length can be 9 cm and its culms can grow up to 20 cm thick. If you don’t want a bamboo this tall, bamboo can be cut off at preferred height and will not grow any taller once this is done, it will however continue to branch and become thicker. Moso culms grow to a massive 28 metres, It is not the largest Bamboo in the world though, there are some tropical species that grow larger. Phyllostachys edulis can spread quickly and become a nuisance, which is why it is not recommended for small suburban gardens unless it is grown in pots or containers. This species of Bamboo is running variety so is best grown in pots, containers or under controlled conditions to keep it in check. The shoots of the Moso Bamboo are edible and are commercially harvested for local food supply but also canned for export. Sheaths will peel and fall off as the bamboo grows, revealing the dark green culm that eventually turn a yellow colour as it ages. Other common names for the Phyllostachys edulis are Mao Zuo & Tortoise Shell Bamboo, the tortoise shell name comes from the sheaths that protect fresh bamboo growth as they are are brown marbled/spotted colour. It has also been naturalised in Japan where it is now a cultural symbol of prosperity! This species does not grow well in warmer, humid tropical climates. Moso Bamboo is native to China & Taiwan and is highly frost tolerant coping with temperatures down to -18 to -20☌. Moso Bamboo is fast growing and it has been rumoured to grow a metre a day in its natural climate! Phyllostachys edulis is cultivated in China for its timber, its edible shoots and for its use in the textile industry. The Moso bamboo ( Phyllostachys edulis ) is a giant running variety of bamboo most famous for it’s ecomomic importance to the Chinese and the fact that it is the largest growing species of Bamboo in temperate regions.
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