I've got about 15 species of bamboo in New Mexico (yes- they hate it here).
Over 30 years of having bamboo, none have ever blossomed-of course! I've
seen large stands of dying bamboo in blossom in Thailand and China and some
blossoming bamboo near Machu Piccu, Peru, but never had any of mine bloom.
Yesterday I found flower bracts on my 15 year old Fargesia nitida. So can
anyone tell me what to expect? Is the whole plant going to die. Is it
likely to set seed if it is the sole plant in Albuquerque? Should I do
anything active in the way of pollination if I want seeds?
Rick