Umbrella Bamboo - Fargesia Spathacea Franch - Rare 100+ Fresh seeds US SELLER - $4 - (Huger, SC)
100+ Umbrella Bamboo Seeds - Fargesia spathacea Franch Height: 4-13 ft (1.2-4 m)Max Diameter: 1/4"-3/4" (5-20 mm)Hardiness: -10 degrees FahrenheitUSDA Zone: 6-10Light: Full Sun / Partial Shade / Full Shade Fargesia sp. Franch is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo that can grow 4 to 13 feet tall. The erect, woody culms are 5 - 20mm in diameter with solid internodes 15 - 18cm long.The plant spreads slowly by means of short rhizomes, eventually forming quite a large, dense clump.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it can be used to make a screen.Fargesia sp. Franch is native to mountain regions in warm temperate to subtropical regions of southwest China where the climate is moist to wet, with warm to hot summers and mild to cold winters. Most species of bamboo, if not all, experience at least some frost and snow in their native habitat. It should be possible to grow most of these species at least in the warmer regions of the temperate zone, with some species hardy to zone 5. Succeeds in most soils, so long as they are moist, in sun or shade.This species in notably resistant to honey fungus.Young shoots are eaten raw or cooked, harvested in the spring when about 8-10 cm above ground level, cutting the stems 5 cm or more below soil level.The canes are used for farm appliances, poles, or are split and used for weaving.Storage: Cool, clean, dry area; keep seeds away from strong, direct sunlight. Growing Recommendations:1. Remove outer brack from seeds (if present). Soak seeds in 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) water for 24 hours. Temperatures over 105 F can kill your seeds. Cooler temperatures, however, will not hurt the seeds, but may delay germination by a few days.2. Pour seed-starting mix into a large bowl or bucket. Add small amounts of water to soil, while stirring by hand, until it feels moderately moist throughout. 3. Fill seedling trays with moistened soil
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