Vivax Question

[marine03314]

I just bought a Vivax and one of the culms got pushed under the mulch. when I brushed back the mulch one of the nodes started roots. Here is the question:

Can I separate the culm and replant it with sucess? Is the plant too young?

Thank you for your comments.

[bambookid524]

It won't grow just from the rooted node. It needs a rhizome in the division.

-Steve

[marine03314]

It won't grow just from the rooted node. It needs a rhizome in the division.

-Steve

Please check out this link. It claim you only need two nodes and you can create a new plant.

http://www.shawngilbert.com/pages/bamboo.html

[bambookid524]

People may say that, but culm cutting propagation is only possible with clumpers. Esp tropical clumpers. Not sure if it works with cold hardy clumpers.

Vivax is a runner (phyllostachys Vivax)

-Steve

[soccerdude]

If I was you I would wait a little longer before even thinking about separating them.

[marine03314]

Thanks guys I am just a little excited.

[CaroleMeckes]

Please check out this link. It claim you only need two nodes and you can create a new plant.

http://www.shawngilbert.com/pages/bamboo.html

Don't try this on your vivax. These instructions are for clumpers and it will not work on your Phyllostachys vivax.

Just relax and let your vivax get a hold of itself in it's new home.

Carole

[marine03314]

Understood. I also bought a Nuda, I am guessing the same advice for it?

[CaroleMeckes]

yes - nuda is also a Phyllostachys
Carole

[marine03314]

You guys been great. Please help me identify some bamboo. I will post in the appropriate forum tonight.

[bambookid524]

Sure thing. I will start looking when you post..