preason66 wrote:Hello all,
Just joined this forum and am hoping to become a knowledgeable bamboo grower over time
I'm considering purchasing some bamboo from a seller on Craigslist and would like to know if it is running or clumping (I am only interested in the latter).
Can anyone help me identify which this is?
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/grd/6537542184.html
Thank you!
Eli
There are at least two species there. My best guess, given the photographs provided:
1.
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
2.
Pseudosasa japonica
Both of these are running types.
If you are just getting started, I recommend finding a knowledgeable bamboo person in your area, and meeting with them. They can show you examples of different types, and make sure that you have realistic expectations, before spending money.
Many people hear about bamboo, get excited, spend money and time on the wrong thing, get burned out, and stop growing bamboo. Always do your research before investing significant money and time.
Another caution: Bamboo is famous for being incorrectly identified and sold. Always buy from a serious collector who knows their plants, or a reputable nursery. It may be years before you can identify your plants, and if they are not what you want, you will have lost a lot of time in getting your plants established. It is worth paying more up front, if you increase your odds of getting what you want the first time.