Mellocanna baccifera (Berry Bamboo)
A small open clumping bamboo. Both shoots and a pear-like seeds are edible.
Meaning of name: 'Baccifera' in Latin means 'Bearing Fruit'
Typical height: 6m
Typical culm diameter: 3cm
Minimum temperature tolerance: -3°C
Climate: Prefers tropical or subtropical climates.
Light conditions: Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Open clumping, slightly weeping culms
Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil. Keep well mulched.
Origin: India
The photos below show the baccifera fruit / seed whilst still on the culms, and the sprouted seeds. The sprouts (as shown) are only 2 or 3 weeks old.
(MELBAC)
| SKU | MELBAC |
Mellocanna baccifera (Berry Bamboo) - 200mm pot
| SKU | MELBAC200 |
| Barcode | 101010037451 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0000kg |
Mellocanna baccifera (Berry Bamboo) - 300mm pot
| SKU | MELBAC300 |
| Barcode | 101010037456 |
| Shipping Weight | 9.0000kg |
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