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

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nastus (NAS-tus)
Species: elatus (el-AH-tus)

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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