Umbrella Bamboo Seeds - Clumping Evergreen ( Fargesia spathacea / murielae 'Franch' ) Clump-forming, evergreen bamboo - erect, woody culms 5-20mm in diameter with solid internodes 15-18cm long. Plant spreads slowly by means of short rhizomes, eventually forming a large, dense clump. Harvested from the wild for local use as food and a source for materials. Grown ornamentally in gardens, or as a privacy screen. Native to mountainous temperate/subtropical regions of southwest China where the climate is moist to wet, with warm to hot summers and mild to cold winters. Most species of bamboo, if not all, experience at least some frost and snow in their native habitat. It should be possible to grow most of these species at least in the warmer regions of the temperate zone, with some species hardy to zone 5. Succeeds in most soils, so long as they are moist, in sun or shade. This species in notably resistant to honey fungus. Young shoots are eaten raw or cooked, harvested in the spring when about 8-10 cm above ground level, cutting the stems 5 cm or more below soil level. The canes are used for farm appliances, poles, or are split and used for weaving. OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/125004324187 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 Life Cycle: Evergreen Height: 4-13 ft (1.2-4 m) Max Culm Diameter: 1/4"-3/4" (5-20 mm) Hardiness: -10 degrees Fahrenheit USDA Zone: 6-10 Light: Full Sun / Partial Shade / Full Shade Storage: Cool, clean, dry area; keep seeds away from strong, direct sunlight. Growing Recommendations: 1. Remove outer husk and soak the inner seeds in wet paper towel with 1 part hydrogen peroxide/5 parts water in warm indirect sunlight. 2. Keep seeds saturated in the paper towel for 1 week. Then, sow 1/4" deep into pots with moistened seed-starting mix, or peat pellets. Keep the soil mix moist-- once the germination process is started, seeds can die in a matter of hours if they dry out. 3. Transplant 4-6? sprouts to permanent spot 6? apart, when ground is warm. Protect during the first few winters. The bamboo plants should be provided a generous layer of rich topsoil consisting of compost or aged manure or mulch, and allowed plenty of room to grow. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com