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Nastus Species, Mingal Bamboo, New Guinea Clumping Bamboo, New Guinea Edible Bamboo

Nastuselatus

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nastus (NAS-tus)

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Species

elatus (el-AH-tus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Loxahatchee, Florida

Ainaloa, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii

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