I saw a quick method for rhizome division on YouTube that used a 3/4inchspade-type drill bit they simply drilled multiple holes in a line and the
roots separated easily.
Of course it only works up to a certain size, and isn¹t the best way to
treat a drill bit, so clean off as much excess earth before hand.
For larger rhizomes we use a machete, even better the heavier square-shaped
type of machete known in Guatemala as a ³cuta².
Cheers,
Charlie
On 04/11/2008 17:05, "Doctor Wu" <doctorwu@netspace.net.au> wrote:
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> G'day Members,
>
> Certainly grubbing up fully-grown clumps for rhyzome division is not much fun.
> I've developed a method that is easier on my old man's back. I grow the clump
> in the shadehouse in a 100L drum that has smooth sides. When the clump becomes
> root-bound in the drum, I turn it out on the deck and hose off the soil. That
> provides good vision and access. It is then a relatively simple and painless
> process to divide the rhyzome mass with a sharp blade. Division works for
> nearly all clumpers, but branch and other cutting methods work for some
> species.
>
> There is some empirical information about propagating clumpers by other
> vegetative procedures. Here in the Northern Territory of Australia, Larry
> Toohey has experimented for years with his plantation of various clumping
> species, and a few years ago, he and I pooled our knowledge to write a piece
> for the Bamboo Bulletin, the occasional magazine of the Bamboo Society of
> Australia ... www.bamboo.org.au
>
> I have posted the entire issue to the <Files> section of the Bamboo
> Plantations web site for interested members to inspect. It is entitled
> <Propagating Clumpers - page 8> The article does not claim to be exhaustive,
> but it represented the sum of knowledge in the arid tropics of northern
> Australia in 2005. More has been learned since them, and hopefully that will
> be the subject of a future Bamboo Bulletin article on propagation.
>
> Members who would like to subscribe to the Bamboo Bulletin can do so by
> joining the Bamboo Society of Australia at the web site given above.
>
> Regards ... Geoff Kyle, Badlands Bamboo, S12:E130.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: al ho
> To: bamboo-plantations@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:bamboo-plantations%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [bamboo-plantations] Re: lucky bamboo
>
> Hi brian It would be interesting to hear from growers who have had sucess
> propagating certain bamboos frorm stem cuttinfgs as dividing species like
> bambusa vulgaris, ventricosa and other clumpers is not fun....Al
>
> --- On Mon, 11/3/08, Brian Erickson <brieri99@yahoo.com
> <mailto:brieri99%40yahoo.com> > wrote:
>
> From: Brian Erickson <brieri99@yahoo.com <mailto:brieri99%40yahoo.com> >
> Subject: Re: [bamboo-plantations] Re: lucky bamboo
> To: bamboo-plantations@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:bamboo-plantations%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:01 PM
>
> Hello Al,
> I've never had any willow branches to try with but I understand that this
> trick does work well with some plants. I believe you're right that it's the
> auxins that help induce root growth. I do know that many of the tropical
> bamboos (especially in the genus Bambusa and sometimes in Gigantochloa,
> Dendrocalamus and Schizostachyum) , can produce rhizomes at the bases of upper
> branches. Swollen branch bases with adventitious roots are often a sign of a
> propensity in this direction. In high humidity zones, aerial roots can become
> quite pronounced and rhizomes may be produced, hanging in the air, provided
> the light and humidity are just right. This propensity is the basis for the
> technique of air-layering. Also, topping a cane of tropical bamboo sometimes
> will awaken dormant branch buds that may produce roots and eventually
> rhizomes, conditions permitting. I suspect this does not hold true for
> running bamboos, but that's probably a risky
> generalization.
> Brian
>
> --- On Tue, 11/4/08, al ho <nedzzden@yahoo. com> wrote:
>
> From: al ho <nedzzden@yahoo. com>
> Subject: Re: [bamboo-plantations ] Re: lucky bamboo
> To: bamboo-plantations@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 1:07 AM
>
> Hi Again,
> Since I'm a creature of habit I use the willow stem method cause it works for
> me. I don't believe salicilic acid (aspirin) is what triggers the root growth
> but rather other auxins found in the bark of the Salix. I also you mabe be
> able to root true bamboo but it's my expereince and understanding that the
> rooted stem cuttings will never send out additional rhizomes. Perhaps those
> eyes futrther up the culms are already too differentiated to produce the cell
> lines necessary for rhizomes; a speculation on my part. Some bamboo species
> may have this ability to produce rhizomes froooorm cuttings so try it out on
> your available plant material. Since trial and error is the best teacher
> experiemnt with your plants and tell others of your results! Al
>
> --- On Sun, 11/2/08, Terry Belk <owanafarm@yahoo. com.mx> wrote:
>
> From: Terry Belk <owanafarm@yahoo. com.mx>
> Subject: [bamboo-plantations ] Re: lucky bamboo
> To: bamboo-plantations@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 3:19 PM
>
> Hello all......
>
> Could somebody help me to understand this. From the next mail it
> said that Dracena is not a bamboo. But, would the process help true
> bamboo cuttings to grow. Or, taking the idea one step farther, would
> placing a salic acid pill (asprin) in the water do the same?
>
> Thanks.....
>
> Terry
>
> --- In bamboo-plantations@ yahoogroups. com, al ho <nedzzden@.. .> wrote:
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>> > Hi again,
>> > This Dracena is easily propagated by topping stems and putting
> cuttings in water. A slip of willow stem (Genus: Salix) added to
> water will aid rooting. Al...
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>> > --- On Thu, 10/30/08, ramin_razavi36 <ramin_razavi36@ ...> wrote:
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>> > From: ramin_razavi36 <ramin_razavi36@ ...>
>> > Subject: [bamboo-plantations ] lucky bamboo
>> > To: bamboo-plantations@ yahoogroups. com
>> > Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1:26 PM
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>> > Hello all,
>> > I living in iran, i can increase lucky bamboo with root ,rhizum or
>> > propagate by slips.
>> > best ragards
>> > ramin
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