Description
Phyllostachys corrugata (also called 'Corrugated Bamboo', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in mountain valleys. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllostachys corrugata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllostachys corrugata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.