Narihiradake
Herb latin name: Narihiradake,Narihiradake Extract
Latin name: Semiarundinaria fastuosa
Synonyms: Arundinaria fastuosa, Arundinaria narihira, Bambusa fastuosaArundinaria fastuosa, Arundinaria narihira, Bambusa fastuosa
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Light woodlands and moist places. Other uses of Narihiradake: The plant is fairly resistant to maritime exposure and makes a goodHabitat of the herb: the herb: Light woodlands and moist places.
Other uses of Narihiradake: The plant is fairly resistant to maritime exposure and makes a good shelter hedge. A hedge seen in 1987 in an exposed position at Rosewarne in N. Cornwall was looking good even after the severe winter of that year. It needs to be planted fairly closely if a thick hedge is wanted quickly since it is a slow spreader. 60 - 75cm is a good distance. The canes can be used as plant supports.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse at about 20℃. Do not allow the compost to dry out. Germination usually takes place fairly quickly so long as the seed is of good quality, though it can take 3 - 6 months. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Grow them on in a lightly shaded place in the greenhouse until large enough to plant out, which could be 2 - 3 years. The plants only flower at intervals of many years and so seed is rarely available. Division as the plants come into growth in spring. 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. Basal cane cuttings. Rhizome cuttings.
Cultivation of Narihiradake: Light woodlands and moist places.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Semiarundinaria fastuosa: None known
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