Thamnocalamus tessalatus Bergbamboes (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Thamnocalamus tessalatus
Bergbamboes
Evergreen bamboo
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The Thamnocalamus tessalatus plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bergbamboes. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arundinaria tessalata.

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Latin Name:  Thamnocalamus tessalatus
Common Name:  Bergbamboes
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Nees.)Söderstrom.&R.P.Ellis.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stream lines, damp rocky slopes and forest margins, 1500 - 2500 metres.

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse at about 20°c. 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. Grow on in a lightly shaded place in the greenhouse until large enough to plant out. Seed is rarely available. Division in spring as new growth commences. Take divisions with at least three canes in the clump, trying to cause as little root disturbance to the main plant as possible. Grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse in pots of a high fertility sandy medium. Mist the foliage regularly until plants are established. Plant them out into their permanent positions when a good root system has developed, which can take a year or more[200]. Basal cane cuttings. Rhizome cuttings.

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