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Phyllostachys rubromarginata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich damp soil in a sheltered position and plenty of moisture in the growing season. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. It dislikes prolonged exposure to hard frosts. 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]. Cultivated for its edible shoots in China[195]. Plants show a remarkably high survival rate when planted out[195]. Commercial plantings in America averaged around 86% success rate[195]. (This probably refers to divisions) In tests in Alabama, USA, this species was considerably more productive than any other member of this genus in producing canes as measured by number and by weight of the wood[195]. 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]. For further Phyllostachys rubromarginata gardening information |
