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| Sunlight: Full | Growth Rate: Vigorous | Drought Tolerance: Mild |
| Full Size (WxH): 4m x 4m | Ideal Min Temp: 15'C (59'F) | Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F) |
| Fruit Colour: N/A | Harvest: Sept-Nov | Year(s) to bear fruit: 1-2 |
| Prop. Method: Division/Cutting | Fertility: N/A | Chill Hours Required: Natural cycles of lower temps and shorter days. |
| Description: Saccharum 'Officinarum' (Real Candy Cane), is a large tufted perennial grass that is probably native to Southeast Asia. It can grow to 15-20' tall in its native environment, but to 5-8' tall more commonly when grown indoors. Stems contain a sweet juice that may be extracted for production of sugar or molasses. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTnpBrbZwT4 |
