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


Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green leaves are broad lanceolate up to 17mm (ľin)wide with a long petiole and have an acuminate apex.

Flower: The small flowers are not normally seen.

Fruit: The small seed is not normally seen and the plant is reproduced vegetatively.

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.