Did You Know?

Did you know that there are over 2,000 different varieties of bamboo plant in the world? One of these varieties may be just the right touch to give your home that exotic or unique look that you are searching for. They can be grown in a container garden inside or as a privacy screen outside, or even just as a natural barrier between two different areas of landscaping. It was thought for many years that because bamboo is a grass that it was a fairly simple plant, but it is actually very highly evolved. While one bamboo plant blooms every year, others may bloom only once in a hundred years. It is said that you can even see bamboo growing-some grows at the astonishing rate of 12 inches a day. For gardeners and non-gardeners alike, growing bamboo can be a fun hobby. Did you know that you can get a bamboo plant that comes in colors other than yellow or gold? The stems can be burgundy, blue, and black-even the leaves come in different shades and color variations as well.

Where To Look And What To Look For

If you can find a nursery in your area that has a variety of bamboo plant for sale this is ideal. It means that it will probably grow in your area. If not, you will need to go online and search for sources of bamboo that will grow in your area. Bamboo can grow in all different climates, not just tropical ones. You should pick a bamboo plant that is well-acclimated to your day and night temperatures and your soil type.

As you are looking for bamboo, you will also need to consider where you are going to be planting the bamboo. The varieties that grow to 50 feet in height will not be good for indoor planting. If you are planting indoors the climate is not as much of an issue for which bamboo plant you choose. The varieties that spread across a large area, but only grow a few inches in height will not be suitable for a barrier or privacy screen.

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