{"product_id":"dendrocalamus-strictus-calcutta-bamboo-seeds","title":"Dendrocalamus Strictus - Calcutta Bamboo Seeds - 10 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcutta Bamboo (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDendrocalamus strictus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a large clumping bamboo valued for its strong, thick-walled culms and upright growth. Also known as Male Bamboo or Solid Bamboo, it is suitable for tropical and subtropical landscapes, privacy plantings, windbreaks, and large garden spaces. Mature culms can reach roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–20 m (26–66 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose These Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, clumping bamboo with strong upright culms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for privacy screens, windbreaks, and large landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick-walled stems are traditionally used for construction and crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for warm tropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan develop into an impressive architectural landscape plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"180\" style=\"width: 99.8882%; height: 147.129px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalcutta Bamboo – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDendrocalamus strictus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen clumping bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivacy screens, windbreaks, tropical landscapes, and large gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 26–66 ft under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.883%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccess starts with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9729%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh seed, warmth, consistent moisture, and well-drained growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow fresh seeds whenever possible, as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDendrocalamus strictus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seed can lose viability relatively quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill pots or seed trays with a clean, moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds shallowly and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly lightly cover them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintain warm conditions; around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–30°C (72–86°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly used for germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet expectations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germination speed and percentage can vary depending on seed freshness, temperature, moisture, and growing conditions. Bamboo seeds naturally have limited storage life, so prompt sowing is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne order contains 10 Calcutta Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) seeds, as stated in the product title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do Calcutta Bamboo seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder warm, suitable growing conditions, germination may occur in roughly 1–4 weeks, although individual seeds can take longer depending on freshness and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the seeds need cold stratification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo cold stratification is generally required. Fresh seeds can be sown shallowly in a warm, moist, well-drained growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dendrocalamus strictus a running or clumping bamboo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a clumping bamboo, meaning its new culms generally develop from a concentrated rhizome system rather than spreading aggressively through long underground runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large can Calcutta Bamboo grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder suitable conditions, mature plants can reach around 26–66 ft tall, with some reports of even taller growth in tropical regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipped from Venice, Florida, United States","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32379665645662,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/products\/10-giant-calcutta-bamboo-seeds-93406.jpg?v=1790762452","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/dendrocalamus-strictus-calcutta-bamboo-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}