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Black Bamboo comes up green and gradually turns black. It might be, if the culm (cane) is this year's growth that it is black bamboo turning black. There is a mottled variety (much prized in Japan) call Bory which is mottled. There are several Giant bamboos, a temperate bamboo, Phyllostachys…

Transplanting is best left to spring except in sub-tropical and tropical climates. For those, now is best. Before transplanting spray an anti-dessicant such as Wilt-Pruf on the foliage, and/or remove about 1/3 the foliage. The foliage can be removed by shortening the culm (cane) or shortening each branch. The latter…

Bob – The data regarding chilling requirements for Phyllostachys are being assembled for publication in the Newsletter (or maybe Journal) of the American Bamboo Society. Evidently, as I'd mentioned, several hundred hours below 50F are needed for vigorous growth. What is noteworthy for those in the South is that P.…

Bob – Nothing more as yet. I hope to get more info at the American Bamboo Soc. mtg. in early Oct. in Boston. There are many Phyllostachys that just sag when grown in Miami that will do well in Daytona. It's that close! If I get more/or a source I'll…

There is growing evidence that many Phyllostachys require several hundred hours below 50 F each winter to retain vigor which is why most do not do well in South Florida. I have grown all three indoors, P. bambusoides is the easiest. A cool place is essential, even if some light…

Thanks, I finally figured it out. Article is Bamboo.txt in L 4

Richard- Sorry for being do dense about retrieving your message, but I got it the second time. About sources. I sell it (Burt Associates, PO Box 719, Westford, MA 01886 (508) 692 3240), and locally a very reliable hobbyist nursery is David C. Andrews, PO Box 10358, Oxon, MD 20750.…