Bamboo Species Identification
16K views · May 3, 2023 bambubatu.com
Identifying bamboo species can be tricky. Today I stumbled across a large grove, and upon close inspection, it appears to be Phyllostachys aurea. How can I tell? Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/genus-phyllostachys-prolific-bamboo-for-all-climates/ SUPPORT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fhornaday
Running Bamboo vs Clumping Bamboo
1K views · Oct 14, 2022 bambubatu.com
Learn the difference between running bamboo and clumping bamboo. Bamboo is a fascinating subfamily of grasses that includes about 1,400 species. But we can divide them into two general categories: runners and clumpers. To learn more about the incredible properties of bamboo, visit BambuBatu.com. We have in-depth articles on Runners and Clumpers (https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-basics-running-vs-clumping/), a survey of Bamboo Species (https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-species-identification-a-gallery-of-grasses/), and hundreds of other topics.
My Favorite Bamboo Species
10K views · May 3, 2023 bambubatu.com
A quick tour of some of my favorite bamboo species which you may or may not be familiar with. Of course, I couldn't include all of them. Indeed, I overlooked Weaver's Bamboo (Bambusa textilis) and Sacred Bali Bamboo (Schizostachyum brachycladum). Check out BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/bambusa-oldhamii-chinese-timber-bamboo/ https://bambubatu.com/phyllostachys-viridiglaucescens-green-wax-bamboo/ https://bambubatu.com/blue-bamboo-species-that-stand-out/ https://bambubatu.com/square-bamboo-chimonobambusa-quadrangularis/ https://bambubatu.com/black-bamboo-phyllostachys-nigra-and-others/ https://bambubatu.com/borinda-fungosa-chocolate-bamboo/ https://bambubatu.com/genus-dendrocalamus-the-biggest-bamboos-of-all/
Cold hardy bamboo for chilly winters
24K views · May 3, 2023 bambubatu.com
Bamboo seems like a tropical plant to complement the orchids and palm trees, but many varieties are very cold-hardy and suitable for frosty winters. The running bamboos generally do best in the cold, but some species of clumping bamboo are also very cold-tolerant. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/cold-hardy-bamboo/ https://bambubatu.com/clumping-bamboo-for-cold-climates-ornamental-options/ https://bambubatu.com/genus-phyllostachys-prolific-bamboo-for-all-climates/ https://bambubatu.com/genus-fargesia-clumping-bamboo-for-cold-climates/
Big Bamboo
3K views · Oct 13, 2022 bambubatu.com
Big bamboo, giant bamboo, and timber bamboo are non-scientific terms to describe the larger species of bamboo, usually more than 4 inches in diameter and over 50 or 60 feet in height. Some timber bamboos are runners, like Moso. And many timber bamboos are tropical clumpers, especially those in the genus Dendrocalamus. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/giant-bamboo-massive-grasses/ https://bambubatu.com/timber-bamboo-the-greatest-of-grasses/ https://bambubatu.com/genus-dendrocalamus-the-biggest-bamboos-of-all/ https://bambubatu.com/the-worlds-biggest-bamboo-dendrocalamus-sinicus/
Bamboo Farming and Species Selection
9K views · May 3, 2023 bambubatu.com
When it comes to farming bamboo, selecting the right species will be one of your biggest and most important challenges. It really depends on your climate and what you ultimately intend to do with the bamboo. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/best-bamboo-species-for-farming-cultivating-allies/ https://bambubatu.com/the-most-common-kinds-of-bamboo/ https://bambubatu.com/introducing-bamboo-genus-by-genus/ https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-species-guide/
What is Bambu Batu?
14K views · May 3, 2023 bambubatu.com
What is Bambu Batu? It's fun to say. But what does it mean? It's actually a Malaysian nickname for Dendrocalamus strictus, a very important species of giant bamboo from Northeast India. It's also the name of my business, which has been promoting bamboo since 2006, first through retail and now through consulting. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/remembering-the-house-of-bamboo-a-pictorial-history/ https://bambubatu.com/supporting-bamboo-to-display-corporate-integrity/
Lucky Bamboo vs True Bamboo
2K views · Oct 14, 2022 bambubatu.com
What's the difference between lucky bamboo and true bamboo? Nearly everything! Lucky bamboo is a single species of grass, while true bamboo makes up a subfamily of about 1,500 species belonging to the grass family. It's a pet peeve of mine when people confuse lucky bamboo with real bamboo, but I'm trying to get over it. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/all-bamboo-is-lucky-but-not-vice-versa/ https://bambubatu.com/is-bamboo-lucky-gardening-for-good-fortune/ https://bambubatu.com/plants-that-look-like-bamboo-but-arent/