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by rbkelso
Sat May 03, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: textillis culm planting
Replies: 3
Views: 3332

textillis culm planting

I came across a 25 foot culm of weavers textillis.I cut about 8 foot off bottom that had no leaves,the rest I cut into approxamitly 4 foot pieces and planted them horizontally in 70 percent shade.I know thew are not supposed to sprout this way with the textillis but I had good luck this way with tex...
by rbkelso
Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Wanted B. chungii
Replies: 0
Views: 3192

Wanted B. chungii

Wanted B. chungii .Have kanapaha and nigra to trade in pots.
by rbkelso
Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:24 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Wanted Clone X
Replies: 19
Views: 18054

Wanted Clone X

I am looking for a Clone X bamboo.Have Kanapaha to trade.
by rbkelso
Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Wood chipper/shredder experience?
Replies: 7
Views: 22038

RE: Wood chipper/shredder experience?

I am glad to hear bamboo is easy to shred.I thought it would be near impossible. I am going to have much to shred up.
by rbkelso
Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:34 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Alphonse karr in houston area
Replies: 1
Views: 4117

Alphonse karr in houston area

I will be digging up an Alphonse karr soon.It is too big to ship.I live in Waller Texas.It is a a nice plant shooting now,but I have one too many.Also have runners in 5 gallon pots:Semiarundinaria Yashadake Kimmei,Nigra Shimadake,and Viridis.
Would like to trade for clumpers,Water lilies,Agaves ???
by rbkelso
Fri May 25, 2007 1:08 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: 2007 Boo Shooting Season! : Not just for tropicals anymore!
Replies: 283
Views: 176179

RE: 2007 Boo Shooting Season! : Not just for tropicals anymo

Oldhammi started shooting this week,Also textillis.Waiting on punting pole and B.green stripe.Moso seedlings last month also nigra .
by rbkelso
Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:29 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Going clumpers, free runners trade for clumpers
Replies: 0
Views: 3171

Going clumpers, free runners trade for clumpers

I have Robert young,Moso,Glauca ,Bambusoides,Green stripe vivax,Nigra,that I want to trade for clumpers.Getting out of the runners.Grow way to fast here.If you dont have a trade I will make a good deal.
by rbkelso
Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:06 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Sleeping creeping Henon
Replies: 1
Views: 3280

Sleeping creeping Henon

I dug a division on henon in February and planted it in my pasture.It lost it's leaves and then re-leafed and looked fine but no new shoots.I was wondering what was going on.I have it in a 8' x8' fenced in area.I decided to dig a trench around it today and found 2 escapee's about 4-5 feet from the p...
by rbkelso
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:39 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

I will let you know.It will most likely be a Saturday early evening.That is my party night.Early so I can have a couple and then get home so I can get a little more serious without getting into trouble.A Long ride home.
Randy
by rbkelso
Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

Thanks Dan.I don't know when yet but when I go to Newtons I will bring a couple of Barley Wines that have been aging about 1.5 years.Should be good by now.
Randy
by rbkelso
Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

Dan or Charles,
Can you give me the name and address of that nursery on 27th street.phone # would be great also.Oldhammii is doing well so far.I forgot my wine sample.
by rbkelso
Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:46 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

Booking,
I am interested in both,Give me an email address and i will send you pics.
Randy
by rbkelso
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

Give me your e-mail so I can send you pictures.Where in Houston are you?I am in Waller.I would take a couple culms if you don't think we can dig one.I can come by today if we do this early enough.
by rbkelso
Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

RE: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

Instead of cutting a couple of culms could we try to get some roots with them so they would grow faster?How big around are they now and how tall?I have a tool to dig with.
by rbkelso
Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden
Replies: 13
Views: 12014

Have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden

I have Viridis,Nigra,Henon,Glauca,Golden that I would like to trade for clumpers.