Gregarious Phyllostachys

I've owned this plant, various parts of it, since 1998. Bought during my time landscaping when Ground Force was popular...

Anyway, this is Phyllostachys aureocaulis Spectabalis, growing happily on chalk reaching 18-20 foot high.

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Bamboo is prone to a phenomenon called Gregarious flowering. Same species, different locations, globally, can completely die out leaving nothing much other than seedlings and the odd rogue clump.

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I've removed several stems with flowers, but it's not looking good. It could well be the end! 😭

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My question is, how many people own a Phyllostachys aureocaulis Spectabalis in this group? Is it flowering, if so, what percentage of the plant?

u/NovelShelter7489 — 2 months ago

Confusion!

I've just had three days away with my AP, as usual, we we're glued at the hip and had an amazing time, and it's not all about sex with us either.

When we first met, he asked me for exclusivity, which is exactly what's on offer, so all good.

The moment I knew he was special, I deleted Facebook dating. I found him and want to focus on him alone.

I've noticed he gets alerts from Facebook dating still, and twice I've mentioned it (in a light-hearted manner), his reply is he's not using it and that's the end of that. But why would you keep your dating profile if you want exclusivity? He's a kind, honest man and I'd be really surprised if he's doing the dirty on me. How can I ask him to delete it to put my mind at rest? How do I not look controlling or full on for asking him to close his account?

He's single, I'm not, and I'm now (post amazing few days) feeling apprehensive and questioning his intentions. I'd be devastated if he's a player because I had hoped this would be a long-term arrangement, what if he's not who I thought he was?

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u/NovelShelter7489 — 3 months ago

Class 93

What is a fitting nickname for these locos?

I've come up with nothing, and had to reach out to Reddit.

Have they been assigned one? If not, why?

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u/NovelShelter7489 — 3 months ago

I'm having affair number ...whatever, but this time I might like him too much. I set out by advertising for a FWB relationship but that went tits up.

I'm at the point where I'm thinking about him all day, desperate to get naked with him and just be in his company. When we're together, it's effortless, familiar and warm and the sex is great.

I think I might have cocked-up by telling him I love him, which I do, he hasn't said it to me though he does have 'feelings'. He's single, I'm married 25+ years and have a dead bedroom situation at home.

Should I be more laid-back with my feelings and behaviour towards him? I'm worried I might have love bombed him, and it's not a great look.

I'm all for laying my cards on the table and telling him how I feel, but now I'm concerned I might have come across a bit 'bunny boiler' 😆.

I just needed to rant...I'm so into this one, it's nuts!

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u/NovelShelter7489 — 4 months ago