Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Thamnocalamus spathaceus.Material uses
Unknown part
Medicinal uses(Warning!)
There are no medicinal uses listed for Thamnocalamus spathaceus.Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Hedge
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Division in spring as new growth commences. Take divisions with at least three canes in the clump, trying to cause as little root disturbance to the main plant as possible. Grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse in pots of a high fertility sandy medium. Mist the foliage regularly until plants are established. Plant them out into their permanent positions when a good root system has developed, which can take a year or more[1]. Basal cane cuttings.
Rhizome cuttings.Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Thamnocalamus spathaceus. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
Tolerates temperatures down to about -20°c[1]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[1].
Plants only flower at intervals of many years. When they do come into flower most of the plants energies are directed into producing seed and consequently the plant is severely weakened. They sometimes die after flowering, but if left alone they will usually recover though they will look very poorly for a few years. If fed with artificial NPK fertilizers at this time the plants are more likely to die[2].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Thamnocalamus spathaceus. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Thamnocalamus spathaceus.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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