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Bamboo Questions

(Published: Sat, Dec 16, 2006 9:11:22)
What kinds of growing conditions does bamboo require?
There are 91 genera of bamboo around the world. Bamboos are considered a grass and therefore require minimal conditions in terms of climate. Usually bamboo can
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
(Published: Sat, Dec 16, 2006 9:11:22)
Is it easy to grow bamboo?

Bamboos are easy to grow since they are considered wild grass. However, in growing bamboo, you should consider what type or species of bamboo you want to gro

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
(Published: Sat, Dec 16, 2006 9:11:22)
How quickly does bamboo grow?

The tallest types of bamboo can grow 30cm (11-12 inches) per day. That is why they are considered to be one of the fastest growing plants in the world.

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Does bamboo grow well in pots? In the house?

When properly cared for, bamboo can grow well in pots. However, the species that can be grown in pots are only the smaller ones that do not gr

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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I have heard bamboo is very invasive. What is the best way to contain its roots?

One of the best ways to contain bamboo roots is to put it in a pot. If you see shoots coming out of an improvised container, you can just cut them off.<

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
(Published: Sat, Dec 16, 2006 9:11:22)
How tall does bamboo grow?
In general, bamboo can grow up to 40 meters (130 feet) high. However, that is only for the largest species. There are species in Japan that grow only from
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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What are canebrakes?
Canebrake is the term given to a thicket of canes usually regarded as bamboos. This term is more precisely used for big species of bamboo. A forest of bamb
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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How long can bamboo live?

Bamboo can live up to fifty years or more. Because of this characteristic, Chinese regard bamboo as a long-life charm. The life of a bamboo is sometimes conn

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Is growing bamboo a good method for controlling soil erosion?
Bamboo is a very adaptive plant. This may be due to its being a grass. The roots of bamboo extend about 2 meters (over 6 feet) from the center of its
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Which bamboos are best for hedges or screens?
The small bamboo species that grow not more than 4 meters (13 feet)and have smaller leaves and gaps are the ideal types to be used for hedges and screens. These
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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How strong is bamboo?

There is no specific strain or stress test that has been applied to bamboo. If there were some, the output may differ according to the species bein

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Why is bamboo flooring expensive?

The high price of bamboo flooring may be blamed on how it is made. The process that bamboo passes through is intensive. It has to be cut in rectangles a

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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What are the benefits of bamboo flooring?
Aside from the close-to-nature ambiance of bamboo flooring, it makes your home glow with light. In addition, bamboo flooring absorbs heat that may be retai
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical bamboo flooring?
The terms horizontal and vertical refer to the way the bamboo was cut (with or across the grain) to make the flooring. Horizontal flooring retains the look
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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How do I maintain my bamboo flooring?

Bamboo flooring is usually laminated with special glues to protect it from most kinds of damage. However, this doesn't mean that you do not have to do a

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Can I get bamboo flooring in different colors?
Most bamboo flooring comes in the natural color of the bamboo. However, flooring manufacturers also make bamboo flooring in different colors. The colo
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Where can I buy bamboo furniture?

There are many places where you can buy bamboo furniture. Furniture shops around the country have furniture that is made of bamboo and rattan. 

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Can I use furniture polish on my bamboo furniture?

Bamboo furniture is protected with laminates and varnishes. These substances help your furniture resist any type of stain or impurity. The majority

Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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How durable are bamboo fishing poles?
Bamboos are very flexible plants. Their flexibility is so great that they can withstand strong winds. In the old days, bamboos were the primary material used fo
Author: Belinda Aldworth
Category: Home - Bamboo Questions
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Can bamboo be used for medicinal purposes?

Chinese people have long been using bamboo and its parts as a medicinal plant. They have used bamboo sap, bamboo leaves, bamboo shavings, etc., to cure commo

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