Hey guys, I have a quick question. I'm planning to start new Moso bamboo from seeds this spring. Would it be smart to start them outside, so I wouldn't have to harden them later? Should I order more seeds if I'm starting them outside? We have quite a cold climate here. Winters can get over -12°c but...

What kind of light setup do you have? I've grown lots of bamboos from seeds, and one thing I've found is that if they are indoors and under less than ideal lighting conditions, there will not be enough energy to encourage roots to grow. Based on how those look, some of your roots may be rotting. Un...

Greetings, fellow bamboo growers! I have about 20 little plants of bamboo that I started from a seed about 4 months ago. They aren't very big yet, but they are already growing new canes (wich is really fascinating to see, since I'm witnessing this for the first time of my life). I don't really know ...

Huh, neat. Didn't think that they might look different even though they're the same species, but I suppose considering that they are being grown in different conditions, it does explain the seedlings difference. It be also good to know, how old do they have to be, until I can plant them outside? Con...

Guys, I did some research about phyllostachys arcana luteosulcata seedlings and I found some pictures about a couple weeks old seedlings. Compared them to my couple weeks old seedlings and they kinda looked different. I think, once my seedlings are about 3 months old, it will be possible to identify...

I'm not sure about the seedlings, their characteristics may vary, but if you check Phyllostachys arcana, you should roughly know what to expect. If one would make a card game with stats (I loved to play those in my early years :mrgreen: ) they would look something like this: Height 5 to 6 meters, m...

It is possible to grow it. Winters may be a bit cold, but there are many bamboo varieties that will grow just fine. If indeed it is Phyllostachys arcana 'Luteosulcata' seedling you have there, then it might be able to survive. I have noticed my seedlings were almost indestructible when it comes to ...

If it's in fact Phyllostachys arcana 'Luteosulcata', I might be able to ID it as it grows from your seedling's photos. In a couple of years, perhaps we'll both have plants with shoots that will be easily identified. I know my seedlings are from 'Luteosulcata' mother plant, we'll see about yours. Re...

It's too early to tell what bamboo you are growing. It's most likely not Phyllostachys aureosulcata, because they don't flower and Chinese vendors on eBay love to make up random name or use an existing one. Do you have a photo of the seeds? How large were the seeds and what was their shape? I would...

Greetings people. I have about 25 Plants of Phyllostachys aureosulcata or otherwise known as Yellow Groove Bamboo that I started from seeds. But to be honest, I'm not very sure, if this is the right species or not so that's why I'm asking you guys here. Here are some details of the bamboo: All seeds...

I don't think you should worry, I'd say 8% weak seedlings from a Phyllostachys that has not cross-pollinated with another Phyllo of the same species is a very good success rate. How has the winter been there in Estonia? john I thought they were lacking of humidity, so I made them plastic covers to ...

Hello people. So, I have 2 young bamboo plants that I started from a seed. both are one month old. If I'm correct, this should be yellow groove bamboo. they grew in a mini greenhouse before but then they got a bit too big for that so I transplanted them to separate flower pots about 2 weeks ago. And...

At that stage usually they can already handle some disturbance, before that, you might get higher mortality rate. When they are in 4 to 6 leaf stage, they usually also end gathering strength for their first little shoot. At that stage roots are still untangled and can easily be separated, if you wa...

Do not harden them off yet. At the 4 to 5 leaf stage transplant them quickly into 3" pots. Take care to get the roots intact misting all the while, as each is potted immediately get that pot under the dome and spritz again. I assume flats are under lights. After 4-6 weeks you might start the h...

Greetings people. so, I have young 8 days old bamboo seedlings that are growing together in one mini greenshouse. They all are about one inch far from eachother. My question is: When should I separate them so they wouldn't get stuck to eachother? and also how should I harden them off. I kinda know w...