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by mshaffer
Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Phyllostachys edulis in mediterranean forest
Replies: 4
Views: 4357

Re: Phyllostachys edulis in mediterranean forest

I don't know what is causing the yellow leaves, sorry. I seem to remember my Moso seedlings doing that when they were that size. They all survived though. Mine were the same size as yours when I planted them and now they are getting close to 4". Yours are probably just adjusting or something. I...
by mshaffer
Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Seeking help choosing a species for a small homestead...
Replies: 1
Views: 2506

Re: Seeking help choosing a species for a small homestead...

I'm in a similar zone and these were recommended to me by a bamboo expert..

P.Viridis 'PIGSKIN' -5F 3.25"x47'

Phyllostachys rubromarginata ' RUBRO ' -10F 2.75"x55'

Phyllostachys nigra Henon ' GIANT GRAY ' -4F 3"x50'

Phyllostachys ' VIVAX ' -5F 5"x70'
by mshaffer
Thu May 11, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: If you stake 'em you might break 'em
Replies: 9
Views: 7866

Re: If you stake 'em you might break 'em

You could try a girth hitch with a large 1/2" diameter rope. That's basically what I do and none of them have died that I did that way.
by mshaffer
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Yellowing Leaves
Replies: 4
Views: 4352

Re: Yellowing Leaves

I think some species lose their leaves in spring. Not sure if that's one of them.
by mshaffer
Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:00 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions
Topic: How much heat does a 400watt metal halide produce?
Replies: 43
Views: 37373

Re: How much heat does a 400watt metal halide produce?

Yes I guess you are right. I actually just sold it since I couldn't use it anymore without one side of my face getting really fatigued.
by mshaffer
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Boo Shoots 2017
Replies: 55
Views: 37252

Re: Boo Shoots 2017

I went to the National Arboretum today to see if the Moso was shooting and didn't see any. I just measured one of my Moso shoots and it's 4" diameter. Most of my moso isn't shooting though, just this area that I mulch a lot. I guess maybe the mulch is decomposing and warms the ground up or some...
by mshaffer
Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:21 pm
Forum: Photographing Bamboo
Topic: Moso pics at Old Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson SC 2009
Replies: 5
Views: 7433

Re: Moso pics at Old Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson SC 200

No, I didn't know about him when I was there.

Looks like Anderson is directly in the path of the solar eclipse this summer. Would make some unique moso photos.
by mshaffer
Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Boo Shoots 2017
Replies: 55
Views: 37252

Re: Boo Shoots 2017

Cool, hopefully they keep their heads down until the cold weather is over. Yea I can't wait to see if they've sized up this year. Last year the biggest was 3.45". But, I had to cut out a bunch of rhizomes that had crossed in the the neighbor's property. So I'm not sure how big they will be. Int...
by mshaffer
Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Boo Shoots 2017
Replies: 55
Views: 37252

Re: Boo Shoots 2017

First moso shoot this morning.
by mshaffer
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Freeze Damage
Replies: 39
Views: 33120

Re: Freeze Damage

My moso made it through the winter with almost no freeze damage. I think someone said it's our 4th mildest winter ever (near Washington DC).
by mshaffer
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Too early to split/transplant?
Replies: 4
Views: 3828

Re: Too early to split/transplant?

Nevermind, looks like they changed the forecast to be a lot warmer.
by mshaffer
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Too early to split/transplant?
Replies: 4
Views: 3828

Re: Too early to split/transplant?

Supposed to get cold around Feb 8th
by mshaffer
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:07 am
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by mshaffer
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:06 am
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by mshaffer
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:01 am
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