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Phyllostachys dulcis Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position. Dislikes drought[195]. A fairly hardy species, but it dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. One report says that it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200], down to -20°c in another report, though this report also says that this species does not like growing in areas with frequent low temperatures[195]. 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]. The new growth emerges in early spring. This is a good companion species to grow in a woodland because the plants are shallow rooted and do not compete with deep rooted trees[195]. Cultivated in China for its edible young shoots[183]. For further Phyllostachys dulcis gardening information |
