Propagation
Divide established clumps (rhizome) during spring with 3 to 4 canes planted in a sandy medium and placed in a humid position to establish, and then plant out in situ in warm climates.


Botanic information
Leaf: The narrow bright green lanceolate leaves have an acute apex and pale striation may appear around the leaf margins.

Flower: The small hermaphrodite flowers are pollinated by wind but are not normally seen.

Fruit: The small seeds have a short viability period and are dispersed by gravity and water. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively in order to maintain true to type.

Culture
Lifting
1Cut around the root ball with a saw or other implements and includerhizome buds.

2 Leaver the plant from the hole, using a shovel or crow bars.

3 Keep the root ball and foliage moist and replant immediately or wrap the root ball and stand it up vertically.

Planting
1 Dig a hole that is larger than to the root ball. The soil must be well drainedif not raise the soil to give it drainage and allow the plant to grow down into to the clay. The addition of dolomite will help with soil structure.

2 Keep the root ball and foliage moist during the operation. Be careful that culms and rhizomes do not over heat.

3 Plant the root ball below existing soil level for support and back fill withfriable soil, then tamp down and water well to remove air pockets.

4 After plantingadd organic matter to the soil or fertilise. Plants may require staking in an open windy position and maintain ample moisture during the establishment period.