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Bambusa multiplex Hedge bamboo Evergreen bamboo (1 Page of 5) The Bambusa multiplex plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hedge bamboo. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. argentea. B. glaucescens. B. nana. Leleba multiplex. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Bambusa multiplex Common Name: Hedge bamboo Family: Gramineae Author: (Lour.)Rausch. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 4.5 Mature Width: 5 Habitat: Not known
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[220]. 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].
Branches often develop into rhizomatous offsets with long roots. These can be removed and potted up in late spring[220].
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