Posting my current shootings here at the beginning to the season. I
hope that we can get a few more people in Florida to post some of their
growth information.
Bambusa Oldhami - young clumps (2 years old) have a few 2 - 3" shoots
while the old clumps (5+ years) are still waiting.
Bambusa textilis Kanapaha - many 2" shoots nicely spaced from the
clump. Clump is 3 years old.
Bambusa textilis Gracilis - nothing yet.
Bambusa textilis Standard - several 1" shoots
Bambusa ventricosa 'Kimmei'- several small shoots on 3 year old clump
Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata' - nothing yet. Has not been a great
performer for us. Does anyone in the area have a division from a
prolific grower that they'd trade for a gracilis start?
Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin' - one shoot so far. Slow grower for us, but
what a sight to see
Dendrocalamus giganteus - growing from seed. No new shoots.
Bambusa lako - several new clumps all about 1"
Bambusa malingensis - dozens of new shoots all around 2" in dia. 3 year
old clump. Beautiful!
Bambusa vulgaris 'Common' - new clumps with good leaf growth but no new
shoots yet.
Bambusa vulgaris 'Budda Belly' - several new shoots in the 2" dia
range. 4 yo clump. Very bushy.
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' - several new shoots under 1" in dia.
This has been a real bushy one for us. Currently in a thin canopy under
oaks and loquat.
B.multiplex 'Golden Goddess' - many small shoots
Looking for Bambusa Chungii (Blue Bamboo) and Dendrocalamus Giganteus.
