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Guadua angustifolia in Colombia
Most of the bamboo in the world comes from Asia, particularly China, India, and Indonesia. But a brief tour through rural Colombia is enough to make you believe otherwise. Native to the equatorial highlands of Colombia, Guadua angustifolia is the most important bamboo...
Phyllostachys viridis ‘Robert Young’
There's a lot to love about Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young', also known as Phyllostachys viridis 'Sulphurea' or Golden Chinese Bamboo. It's the sort of bamboo that satisfies a long list of requirements. Robert Young grows well in cold and temperate climates,...
Bamboo with zigzags and other unusual features
If you asked your average Sam on the street to describe a bamboo plant, they could probably tell you it's made up of long, tall stems that resemble straight, hollow tubes, typically yellow in color with a canopy of narrow leaves. For the most part, this would be a...
Growing Bamboo: The Complete Guide to Planting, Care & Control
Growing bamboo is easy—if you choose the right variety and know how to manage it. Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing and most versatile plants in the world. It can create privacy screens, prevent erosion, grow in containers, and even provide building material. But...
8 Most dangerous bamboo varieties to beware of
When you tell your neighbors that you're thinking about planting some bamboo, you're liable to get a range of reactions. Maybe they'll share your enthusiasm for the legendary grass and tell you how much they love their bamboo linens. Or perhaps their face will turn as...
Bamboo and Oxygen: A breath of fresh air
Ask me why I love bamboo, and I'll ask you to find a comfortable place to sit. Because this could take a while. But somewhere, high on the list of appealing attributes, I would mention bamboo's superior ability to generate oxygen. And if you're familiar with the...