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by iain
Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Horse manure in new bamboo bed
Replies: 9
Views: 6518

Re: Horse manure in new bamboo bed

Unless the topsoil is poor, I can't see why you shouldn't use the manure as a mulch.
by iain
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: First shoots in 2019
Replies: 9
Views: 6245

Re: First shoots in 2019

The new young shoots of P. iridescens looking good :D
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by iain
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: P. aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' -- flowering (I think)
Replies: 3
Views: 3489

Re: P. aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' -- flowering (I think)

A couple of branches are flowering on one of my plants. Hoping for some viable seed.
by iain
Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: First shoots in 2019
Replies: 9
Views: 6245

Re: First shoots in 2019

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by iain
Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: stunted phyllostachys
Replies: 6
Views: 5602

Re: stunted phyllostachys

I don't believe that bamboo would have voted leave. :wink:
by iain
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: stunted phyllostachys
Replies: 6
Views: 5602

Re: stunted phyllostachys

I have just happened upon your post and wondered if your aureocaulis is shooting? If not, it could just be "sulking," that is, establishing itself below ground and building energy reserves.
by iain
Wed May 29, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Moving Phyllostachys
Replies: 7
Views: 6274

Re: Moving Phyllostachys

I have found a trenching spade makes excavating easier. You could be surprised by the size of the rootball. I had a 5 litre pot of Phyllostachys aureosulcata "Spectabilis' in a barrel for one year, in-ground for two years, and the rootball measured 3ft across, 3ft down. I had to cut it in half ...
by iain
Tue May 28, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: P. dulcis?
Replies: 34
Views: 27941

Re: P. dulcis?

The developing culm I posted earlier.
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by iain
Thu May 23, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Fargesia demissa 'Gerry'
Replies: 19
Views: 14074

Re: Fargesia demissa 'Gerry'

Another great mature specimen growing in Germany. I have the Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and the blue thistle-like flowers of Centaurea montana growing adjacent to the plant, and all three somewhat reflect each other in terms of colour. But the simple green foliage of the fern and Ornamental c...
by iain
Wed May 22, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: Bugs, beasts and diseases
Topic: exterior metal paint on plants - wash off or prune?
Replies: 2
Views: 3698

Re: exterior metal paint on plants - wash off or prune?

Cheers, Alan!
Alan_L wrote:Don't get me started on contractors and plants...
I wasn't sure if I had the right forum for this topic, but they are, after all, pests where plants are concerned.
by iain
Fri May 17, 2019 5:37 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Moving Phyllostachys
Replies: 7
Views: 6274

Re: Moving Phyllostachys

They say it is best to choose a cool, still, overcast day, when moving plants, to limit transpiration. The last time I dug out a bamboo, I rolled it onto a tarpaulin sheet before dragging it (kicking and screaming) from the hole. It is a good thing to fine spray before wrapping the rootball for tran...
by iain
Fri May 17, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Bugs, beasts and diseases
Topic: exterior metal paint on plants - wash off or prune?
Replies: 2
Views: 3698

exterior metal paint on plants - wash off or prune?

We had a contractor in today tasked to paint the exterior windows and doors. I thought everything was going "swimmingly," too swimmingly, when he appeared and began immediately slapping black paint on the washing line poles. If I had known, if the letter had stated the poles were set to be...
by iain
Sat May 11, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: P. dulcis?
Replies: 34
Views: 27941

Re: P. dulcis?

Well spotted! And thank you for pointing them out. I have read spider mites (pardon the puns) are not a serious problem on outdoor plants here. They "thrive in warm, dry conditions." That is not Central Scotland.
by iain
Sat May 11, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: P. dulcis?
Replies: 34
Views: 27941

Re: P. dulcis?

My understanding is that Phy viridiglaucescens in quite common in Europe and that shoot looks like a candidate to me. Thanks, Brad, I'll look that one up. Too young to ID properly, I'm afraid. I was afraid that might still be the case when I posted the pic. And I fear it will take a couple of seaso...
by iain
Thu May 09, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: P. dulcis?
Replies: 34
Views: 27941

Re: P. dulcis?

This is an increase in size. But is it still too juvenile to be identified?
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