Dendrocalamus giganteus - Bambus-Seed

■ Height 20-30 m; culm diameter 20-30 cm; clumper.
■ A native of Burma, in cultivation in north-eastern India and southern China.
■ Easy growing, moist or moisture-retentive soil, somewhat frost-resistant (to -4 °C was recorded), suitable for subtropical and tropical climates.
■ Mainly for construction and building purposes, shoots for diet.

► Photos (AF) (FI)!
► Seed germination record: Seed placed in moistened coir dust 100%, in May, atmospheric humidity >70%, coleoptiles emerged after 12 days, germination rate low (<40%).