success! ...i now have three very tiny bamboo seedlings. they are tiny little spikes of green about 1cm tall and all i need to do now is keep them alive. that might be the tricky bit!

currently they are in a pot in a plastic bag in a window, (not in direct sunshine -should we ever get any again!), which has helped keep humidity high but i fear it may encourage fungus/molds so i intend to open the bag during the day and close it at night to help keep the plants warmer. after a week or so i'll transfer them outside to a sheltered location.

i hope i'm doing the right thing.