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by boonut
Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: R.I.P. Parker’s Giant
Replies: 17
Views: 13133

Re: R.I.P. Parker’s Giant

Both of mine are toast as well. They were such a beautiful bamboo for this area. Both of mine seeded... and took some time to completely die.
by boonut
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering
Replies: 67
Views: 56094

Re: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering

One of mine has leaves on two branches only. The culms are still pretty green. But, it definitely seems to be going downhill. The second one still has about 1/3 the leaves of the normal plant and seems to be going downhill as well. Like you said... flowers disintegrating all over the ground. Parker'...
by boonut
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering
Replies: 67
Views: 56094

Re: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering

Very interesting... I just read about the Dendrocalamus Giganteus at the San Diego Botanical Garden. I guess they changed the name from Quail Botanical Gardens around 2009. Here is a pic of that bamboo when we visited years ago.. http://www.bambooweb.info/images/bamboo/quail_d_giganteus3_2008b.jpg H...
by boonut
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:16 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering
Replies: 67
Views: 56094

Re: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering

Anyone heard from Chuck Theroux? He had a very nice one.
by boonut
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:12 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering
Replies: 67
Views: 56094

Re: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering

I have had a number of bamboo flower and recover. No shoots for this year. Very sad :?
by boonut
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:10 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering
Replies: 67
Views: 56094

Re: Dendrocalamus sp. 'Parker's Giant' flowering

Hi Roy, I have two... one I got from Hawaii and one from Florida. One flowered heavily about a month ago. It had a few leaves left, but now they don't look well. The other one just recently flowered. I have seen discussion about topping the bamboo. What are your plans? Both were pretty large. Is thi...
by boonut
Sun May 25, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Last Call... Boonut Farm
Replies: 5
Views: 5261

Re: Last Call... Boonut Farm

Thanks Eastlandia! I am sure going to miss the farm... but, I would rather sell it than watch it slowly decline because I can't take care of it the way I used to. It has been an oasis for our family since our kids were small.
by boonut
Mon May 19, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Last Call... Boonut Farm
Replies: 5
Views: 5261

Re: Last Call... Boonut Farm

Thanks Marcat!!
by boonut
Sat May 17, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Last Call... Boonut Farm
Replies: 5
Views: 5261

Last Call... Boonut Farm

Time to sell the Boonut Farm. It is getting harder and harder to work on the 21.43 acres. We have had a lot of fun with tropical bamboo and have a nice collection. If you are interested in buying a bamboo farm or purchasing (and digging) up some bamboo, let me know. We have never sold bamboo... but,...
by boonut
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: help my black bamboo is dying
Replies: 34
Views: 21677

Re: help my black bamboo is dying

Good post Brad... couldn't agree more. Balance between top and bottom is critical... especially with the recent stress.
by boonut
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:33 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: D.Asper Hitam seeds? Do they actually exist?
Replies: 2
Views: 3403

Re: D.Asper Hitam seeds? Do they actually exist?

I agree... most seeds you get are D. Strictus - Regardless! I have purchase quite a few seed over the years. Not a single one turned out to be what was advertised. I was very disappointed after spending lots of time growing them only to find out several years later they were a worthless variety. I h...
by boonut
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: timor black and Dendrocalamus minor bamboo hardiness
Replies: 4
Views: 3505

Re: timor black and Dendrocalamus minor bamboo hardiness

Tropical Bamboo has it in a 3 Gallon pot for $45.00. Good price!

You can see it at: http://www.tropicalbamboo.com/tropical_list.asp?page=9
by boonut
Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: timor black and Dendrocalamus minor bamboo hardiness
Replies: 4
Views: 3505

Re: timor black and Dendrocalamus minor bamboo hardiness

Two comments... 1) If you find seeds for these, they will probably NOT actually be either one. Many of the seed you can find are from Dendrocalamus Strictus or related variety. 2) If your temps are lower than 27F, I wouldn't try to grow either one... too cold. You can grow these in pots... and winte...
by boonut
Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Timor Black Bamboo Turning Yellow
Replies: 10
Views: 10269

Re: Timor Black Bamboo Turning Yellow

BTW, even in high, cold winds, my B. Lako can look like that. I have noticed that they rebound quickly as the temps start to stay above 65. Usually by February 25th or so, all my bamboo recover from the winter just fine. I wouldn't do anything other than nurse it along and bring it in the garage or ...
by boonut
Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Timor Black Bamboo Turning Yellow
Replies: 10
Views: 10269

Re: Timor Black Bamboo Turning Yellow

Bambusa Lako can be damaged by freezing temps... especially in a pot. I live about 6 hours south of you and I have over 20 in the ground. In years we have a freeze, they all look like that. If the freeze is below about 29, you can lose over half of your leaves. If below 27, you may lose most of your...