| Description | Dendrocalumus "Thai Black Asper Bamboo"
Thai Black Asper Bamboo is probably the best black bamboo to grow in cooler climates such as South East Australia. Its attractive black stalks are streaked with green. However it is the largest black bamboo out and is quite vigorous, so allow it plenty of space.
Black Asper Bamboo stands up to cold much better than other black bamboos. Great as a screen or wall on larger properties, this black beauty can reach heights of 25 metres!
8" pot size, approximately 3ft in height. | Allium tuberosum
Garlic chives are not mentioned in many of the old western herbals, but have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Like normal Chives, the are a hardy herbaceous perennial. The only differences being they have a mild garlic and onion flavour, and small white starry like flowers. They are great in pots or in the ground, preferring full sun to part shade. They can grow up to 50cm tall, and splitting the plant every few years will help ensure the plants survival. When harvesting, cut the leaves near to the ground, as it's better for the plant. Garlic chives are great used in salads, stirfrys, rice, and as a garnish for curries, soups, and potatoes. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Alternatively you can preserve them in butters, oils and vinaigrettes.
4"/10cm pot size. | Aloe barbadensis
Aloe Vera is a very useful succulent to have in the garden, and no Aussie home should be without one. Use the juice from the leaves straight on skin to moisturize, heal sunburn and other skin irritations and problems naturally. |
