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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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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.< |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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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