Why do some Guadua bamboo poles have dark spots? The exact cause for dark spots on the outer layer of Guadua Bamboo poles are yet unknown. What is certain is that these stains origin from lichens.
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Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth. Some species of bamboo can grow more than 1 meter per day, which is about 4 cm per hour. No other plant grows faster. Two examples of such fast growing bamboos are Madake (Phyllostachys reticulata) and Moso (Phyllostachys edulis). A new bamboo shoot will reach its full
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Bamboo is one of the most resilient and versatile plants on Earth, but its natural distribution is often misunderstood. Many assume bamboo is strictly an Asian plant, but its reach is truly global. In fact, bamboo grows native on 5 continents: Africa, Asia, South America, North America, and Australia. Coincidentally, all continents except Antarctica and Europe have
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Is it true that flowering bamboo always dies after seed setting? The short answer to this question is: usually yes, but not always…
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Scientifically speaking bamboo is undoubtedly grass, but in terms of legislation, bamboo is often classified as a tree. Although some giant bamboo species may resemble trees due to their large size, it is very important that bamboo is classified correctly to avoid major legal, economic, and environmental implications. Bamboo vs. Trees: The Scientific Facts! Bamboo
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