Giant cane, Arundinaria gigantea - Plant

Arundinaria gigantea is a species of bamboo known by the common names of giant cane and river cane.
This woody grass or bamboo becomes 4-24 inches tall. Primary culms are devoid of leaves below, while above they have ascending leafy branches. Primary culms are green, terete, hollow, glabrous, and up to 1 inches across, becoming increasingly woody below. Secondary culms from lateral branches are similar to the primary culms, except they are more narrow. Most primary culms remain erect, although sometimes they bend sideways from the weight of their leaves and lateral branches, particularly when there is an absence of support from adjacent vegetation. Alternate evergreen leaves develop toward the apex of the primary culm and along its lateral branches.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 40 inch (102 cm)
• Plant Spread: 7 inch (18 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Giant cane and Rivercane.
• Maximum Reachable Height: 4-24 inches
• Flower Colour: Green
• Bloom Time: April- May
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow.

Planting and care

All dead and dying culms to be cut from the base leaving one/two nodes from the bottom and removed from the third year of establishment. Thorns to be pruned from the base of the clump every year preferably during the months of November –December. Irrigate the bamboo plant regularly for 1 - 2 years of growth after that watering can be reduced. Managed bamboo plant properly with routine pruning, thinning and cleaning, and by adopting proper sanitation measures, Bamboo usually escapes pest/fungal infestations. Giant cane care
It is propagated through seeds. sow the seeds in a pot when the temperature is 20 degrees C. Water the seeds regularly. Seeds will germinate in 8-10 days. Place the seedlings in the light shade until they fully establish.

Plants can be propagated vegetatively by rhizome, culm and branch cuttings. The propagules are raised in a nursery and after they have produced roots and developed rhizomes they are planted out in the field during the rainy season in pits filled with a mixture of compost and soil.

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Water the bamboo plant moderately.
• Soil: Well drained and fertile soil.
• Temperature: 20 - 30 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer during spring.

Giant cane special feature
It is a plant of Poorvashadha Nakshatra.
Giant cane uses

• Ornamental Use: It can be use as hedge and fence