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Pseudosasa japonica Metake Evergreen bamboo (1 Page of 5) The Pseudosasa japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. Frequently naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Metake. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arundinaria japonica. A. metake. Bambusa japonica. B. metake. Sasa japonica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Pseudosasa japonica Common Name: Metake Family: Gramineae Author: (Sieb.&Zucc.)Mak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 4.5 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Woodland and damp places, forming thickets in open country, C. and S. Japan[162].
Propagation Notes: Seed - if possible, surface sow the seed as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse at about 20°c. Stored seed is best sown as soon as it is obtained. Do not allow the compost to dry out. Germination usually takes place fairly quickly so long as the seed is of good quality, though it can take 3 - 6 months. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a lightly shaded place in the greenhouse until they are large enough to plant out, which might take a few years. Plants only flower at intervals of several years and so seed is rarely available.
Division in late spring as new growth commences. Very easy, single canes of the current years growth can be used. Pot them up in light shade in a greenhouse. Make sure the foliage is not allowed to dry out - misting 2 - 3 times a day for the first couple of weeks following divsion can be very helpful. Plant out in the summer once they are growing away strongly.
Cane layering in May. Detach individual canes and lay them horizontally in trenches 15cm deep. New shoots should arise from each joint.
Rhizome cuttings.
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