Learn about Clumping vs Running Bamboo There are two types of bamboo: Clumping and non-clumping bamboo. You can tell these two types of bamboo apart from the way their rhizomes are structured: clumping bamboo are known for their thickness (pachymorph) and their excessive flower growth from the side. Running bamboo is known to be thinner […]

Need inspiration on what to build with your bamboo? here are 7 possible DIY projects to make

How to cut bamboo the right way When trimming bamboo, using proper technique creates clean, healthy cuts while keeping the plant looking its best.  Follow these steps for the best way to cut bamboo, use sharp bypass pruners for safe, effective bamboo cutting. 1. Take Safety Precautions 2. Cut the Stems 3. Cut Diagonally Above

What’s lucky bamboo? (is it like normal bamboo? )  Lucky bamboo is a very resilient plant known for its bright green stalks and ability to grow in just water alone for long periods. It’s often braided or twisted into unique decorative shapes which make them popular gifts and housewarming presents. However you should know that

Here are ways on how to care for a bamboo plant Water Water is nutrition for bamboo! Therefore Bamboo has high water needs and needs consistent moisture to stay healthy. Give it water until the soil is completely soaked, providing about 1-2 inches of water per week either from rain or watering.  We also recommend

Here are some ways on how to kill bamboo Bamboo’s  hard to get rid of once it takes over your yard or garden. This sturdy grass spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes and can quickly become invasive bamboo.   If you need to remove invasive bamboo, it’ll take some persistence and elbow grease. But it’s possible

Interested in whether bamboo is fire resistant? While bamboo has some natural fire-resistive properties, it can’t be considered a true fire-resistant material. When exposed to an open flame or extreme heat, bamboo will ignite and spread fire relatively easily compared to non-combustible materials.   Green, freshly cut bamboo is harder to ignite than dry bamboo.

What are bamboo shoots? Bamboo shoots are the young, new growth emerging from the ground of bamboo plants (see below). They are harvested and eaten as a vegetable in many Asian cuisines before the stem hardens into the woody pole you are used to seeing.  Both the thick white base and green of bamboo shoots

Where does bamboo grow and can you grow it anywhere? If you’re wondering where bamboo grows, then the answer is: almost anywhere!! Bamboo can grow in diverse environments, though it thrives best in certain conditions.  Native species originated and grow a lot across much of Asia’s tropical and subtropical regions. But bamboo has been introduced

Bamboo is known for its fast growth Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, able to grow up to 4 cm per hour under optimal conditions. The speed of bamboo growth depends on species, climate, soil, and growing conditions. But incredibly fast growth is a common characteristic across bamboos. Learn about how fast bamboo