Bamboo Species Identification
16K views · May 3, 2023
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-
Running Bamboo vs Clumping Bamboo
2K views · Oct 14, 2022
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 p
My Favorite Bamboo Species
10K views · May 3, 2023
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
Cold hardy bamboo for chilly winters
25K views · May 3, 2023
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-
Big Bamboo
3K views · Oct 13, 2022
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
Bamboo Farming and Species Selection
9K views · May 3, 2023
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://bamb
What is Bambu Batu?
17K views · May 3, 2023
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 si
Lucky Bamboo vs True Bamboo
2K views · Oct 14, 2022
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 con