Bamboo rhizome propagation or offset propagation is a traditional vegetative propagation method, and perhaps the most commonly used propagation technique for bamboo. However, it is only practicable for cultivating a few clumps due to the extensive labor and cost this technique requires. What is a Bamboo Offset? A bamboo offset is the lower part of […]
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Thinking about investing in bamboo plantations? Great, but after reading this article about bamboo investment scams and lease plans you might want to re-think your options… When browsing the internet for the term “investing in bamboo plantations“, Google will come up with a growing amount of bamboo investment schemes promising you very high returns. The
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Dendrocalamus membranaceus also known as Waya Bamboo and formerly classified as Bambusa membranacea is a medium-sized tropical clumping bamboo originating from Southeast Asia. This bamboo species is a good source for paper pulp and has edible shoots.
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Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata’ or Painted Bamboo, (previously known as Bambusa vulgaris ‘Striata’) is a giant tropical and subtropical clumping bamboo native to China and Japan. It is one of the most cultivated ornamental bamboos in the tropical world.
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Bambusa vulgaris ‘Wamin’ or Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo is a tropical and subtropical clumping bamboo native to South China.
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Identifying different types of bamboo rhizomes can feel complex and overly technical. Most people encounter a confusing mix of terms: Clumping vs. Running, Sympodial vs. Monopodial, or the taxonomist’s favorites, Pachymorph vs. Leptomorph. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually describe different aspects of how bamboo grows underground. To make this easy to
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The stem is the part of the bamboo plant that grows above the ground, it is usually straight and cylinder-formed (to some extent oval). These bamboo stems have nodes (diaphragms) between two internodes, that strengthen the stem.
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In 2010, the Larenstein University in The Netherlands performed an interesting study comparing mechanical properties of bamboo. Guadua and Moso, which are the best and most common bamboos for industrial processing, were used in this research report. Of all the bamboo species in the world, about 90 species exhibit favorable properties for construction related purposes, like flooring, paneling,
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Grow Your Own House What does it cost to build a bamboo house? This is the million dollar question everybody likes to have a clean cut answer too. But, make no mistake, building with bamboo requires resources! The myth (and book about) “Grow Your Own House” let people believe that building with bamboo is far cheaper
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The genus Cephalostachyum is a primitive tropical and subtropical bamboo. Species of this bamboo grow in dense clumps with thin-walled weak culms.
Bamboo species of the genus Chimonobambusa are running bamboos with swollen nodes that bear thorns in many species, they have 3 branches at the nodes.
