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Bamboo: Beauty And Luck

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

A bamboo plant is an amazing work of nature. It is very easy to maintain and many believe that it brings good luck. So why not introduce this into your interior decorating scheme? There are a few instructions to follow and things to consider. Bamboo plants are all the rage. This greenery is very easy to maintain and many believe that the bamboo plant brings good luck. Why not introduce this kind of houseplant into your interior decorating scheme? There are a few simple instructions to follow but the bamboo plants are pretty independent growers.

You have the option whether or not you want to house the bamboo plants in a container. Many of us really like to keep these houseplants indoors. If you decide to plant it on the ground they will require less care, but not every landscape is made to grow bamboo plants.

It’s important to choose a container that has adequate drainage without letting too much water escape because bamboo plants like to stay wet without getting soggy. That is why some are offering potting options for bamboo plants that are ideal for this houseplant.

Bamboo plants like to stay wet without getting soggy, so it’s important to choose a container that has adequate drainage without letting too much water escape in the process. Some sellers offer wonderful potting options for bamboo plants that are ideal for this kind of houseplant.

These houseplants can be affected by extreme weather conditions. The plants can be damaged if they are exposed to too much heat and are subject to freezing during the colder seasons.

These houseplants are not really crazy about extremes. Try not to put the containers that hold the bamboo plants in any hot or cold areas. The plants can experience damage if they are exposed to too much direct heat, including intense sunlight. In addition, bamboo plants are subject to freezing during the colder seasons of the year.

Make sure that they have everything they need like natural light and plenty of water especially the younger ones. The younger plants require more water than the mature ones.

One thing to consider is when the plants were first put into their containers they will need extra water if they have just been put into a new pot. It is suggested that bamboo plants are to be watered two to three times a week or even on a daily basis if the weather is unusually hot. Another thing is that bamboo plants do not necessarily need fertilizer to grow well.

Beauty or luck or whatever reason it may be that you chose bamboo plants, the good thing is that you chose a houseplant that is so easy to maintain.

No matter if you choose the bamboo plants for their beauty or luck, you will be glad that you chose houseplants that are so easy to maintain.

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Gardening with Bamboo

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Myths and facts A misconception about bamboo is that they spread like wildfire. This is not entirely true as only a some species of bamboo will be invasive. Spreading, however, can easily be controlled if it becomes a problem. Many people also think that bamboos will die when the temperature falls below freezing. This myth is also false.

Designing with bamboo Bamboos can create a wall or screen to provide privacy, used in containers for your deck, terrace or patio, or create a bamboo forest, maze or retreat – whatever you like!

Bamboos compliment perennials and annuals well and can be used as a background or an accent plant or low border depending on the variety of bamboo used.

Bamboos are actually a grass colony plant with over 1200 species world wide. Approximately 200 species can be grown without complications in North America.

Additional information about bamboo Certain species of bamboos are runners while others grow in clumps. Some bamboos have narrow leaves and others have wide leaves. When the main stem (known as culms or canes) emerge from the ground or media, they sprout at the diameter they will remain into maturity. Successive clumps will emerge with wider and taller than previous season’s.

Running bamboo The clum is typically hollow except at the nodes, the area where horizontal branches grow. A rhizome is a horizontal “creeping” stem on or just above the ground, from which new shoots grow and roots descend.

Running bamboo’s rhizomes may spread a considerable distance from the mother plant. On the contrary, clumping bamboos grow in-place and do not spread out as much (some pruning may be necessary).

Selecting a variety of bamboo Bamboos have two types of root systems. First are the runners, which is found in temperate environments and is known as runners. The second types are the “clumpers” which are typically found in tropical varieties. This variety will also spread, however, it’s not as invasive and only requires pruning to control.

Bamboos are available in various heights and can be trimmed if it gets too tall. A general rule is that taller bamboos require more sunlight than smaller varieties. Tall-growing varieties, like the yellow groove prefers several hours daily, while a smaller variety may tolerate partly shaded environments well.

During the spring, the leaves will yellow and fall from the plant. The loss is gradual as with other types of plants and the leaves are replaced with new foliage.

Health condition Healthy bamboos should have a combination of yellow leaves, new unfurling leaves, and green leaves. If the foliage is yellowing, falling off and shows no signs of new growth then the bamboo is possibly saturated in water. If the leaves are crisp then it’s possible the bamboo is quite dry and needs water immediately.

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