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Indocalamus latifolius Evergreen bamboo (1 Page of 5) The Indocalamus latifolius plant species is found in E. Asia - E. China. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Indocalamus latifolius Family: Gramineae Author: (Keng.)McClure. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Elevations below 1000 metres.
Cultivation Notes: Requires a good humus rich loam with ample moisture in the growing season[200]. Prefers partial shade[200], growing well in thin woodland[11].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200].
The rootstock is running and plants can be invasive[200].
This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
Plants only flower at intervals of many years. When they do come into flower most of the plants energies are directed into producing seed and consequently the plant is severely weakened. They sometimes die after flowering, but if left alone they will usually recover though they will look very poorly for a few years. If fed with artificial NPK fertilizers at this time the plants are more likely to die[122].
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