Chinese Sacred Bamboo

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Nandina domestica fresh seeds, Nandina seeds, Heavenly bamboo, Sacred bamboo, Evergreen tree seeds, Ornamental plant (lat. Nandina domestica).

An evergreen tree up to 5-6 m tall, often growing bush-like, with a cylindrical openwork crown and erect, little branching lateral shoots. The bark of the shoots is light brown-purple, later gray-brown, longitudinally furrowed. The root system is shallow.

The buds are 1 cm long, sharp, flattened from the sides, with grassy greenish-brown or reddish scales having parallel veins. The leaves are crowded in the upper part of the branches, complex, triple-pinnate, triangular in general outline, 30-40 cm long; the leaves are dense, shiny, rhombic, lanceolate, with a pointed tip and a wedge-shaped base, up to 10 cm long and 2.5 cm wide, dark green, in autumn they turn red-brown and red, which they last until spring, turn brown by spring and turn green again at the beginning of spring growth.

The inflorescence is an apical panicle 20-40 cm long . Flowers are 6 mm in diameter, with spirally arranged three yellowish-white sepals turning into white petals; nectaries 3 or 6.

Blooms in June - July. It bears fruit in September - October. The berries are bright red, rarely white, 8 mm in diameter, with a pointed tip.

Instructions

1. Growing Chinese Sacred Bamboo (Nandina domestica) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
2. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
3. Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
4. Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
5. Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
6. Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
7. Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.

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