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Bamboo Species Identification: A gallery of grasses
It begins with the realization that "lucky bamboo" is not actually bamboo at all. And then they tell you there are two kinds of bamboo: runners and clumpers. But then you discover that there are more than 1,200 distinct species of bamboo, plus a few hundred cultivars...
Bamboo Symbolism in Mythology and Folklore
Here at Bambu Batu, our lives are literally filled with bamboo. It's on our minds, it's in our mouths, it's in our gardens, and we wear it on our bodies. You might say our lives are imbued with it. Indeed, few plants are so deeply woven into the fabric of humanity,...
Bamboo raw materials and global supply chain
With 20 years in the industry, it's plain to see that the demand for bamboo has never been greater. And that's good news for those of us who are keen to see non-toxic renewables replacing synthetics and disposables. But at the same time, it's created something of a...
Growing bamboo in the shade: Suggested species
Not every garden gets full sun, but that doesn’t mean bamboo is off the table. While most bamboo thrives in bright light, many species can tolerate or even prefer partial shade. In hotter climates, shade can protect bamboo from stress and water loss. In cooler...
Growing bamboo indoors: The inside scoop
When you enjoy bamboo as much as we do, you want to be around it all the time. It has a certain relaxing and rejuvenating quality that's hard to describe. And those who feel it, know it. But most of us don't have all day to spend strolling through the bamboo groves...
Common Bamboo: Frequent and familiar species
Bamboo comprises an astonishing family of flowering grasses with nearly 2,000 species and cultivars in total. Some timber bamboo varieties are enormous, over 100 feet tall and a foot in diameter. Other dwarf and ground cover species thrive under the lower canopy of...