Many of these species hail from mountainous regions or lowland plains of Asia where, in both cases, winter temperatures can drop as low as -25 to -30 degree Celsius (-15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit). The consequent hardiness of these bamboos makes them ideal plants for the temperate regions of Europe and North Americ

Sowing Instructions: 
- Rinse seeds in clean water for several minutes.
- Soak seeds in a 10 percent salt water solution for 5 minutes.
- Remove the seeds and rinse them thoroughly.
- Soak the bamboo seeds in clean water for 15 minutes.
- Use a mix of peat moss and perlite (about 50 percent of each).
- Line a shallow container with the mixture.
- Scatter seeds over the mixture. Planting in rows will help ensure each seed has enough room to grow.
- Cover the seeds with soil mix. A light layer will be enough to protect the seedlings.
- Place a cover on the container. A sealed container will keep the humidity high.