Bamboo

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Contents

Bamboo 2

Contents 5

Systematics and taxonomy 6

Distribution 7

Ecology 8

Mass flowering 11

As animal diet 15

Cultivation 16

Commercial timber 17

Harvesting 17

Leaching 18

Ornamental bamboos 19

Uses 21

Culinary 21

Medicine 24

Construction 24

Textiles 28

As a writing surface 29

Weapons 30

Musical instruments 31

Other uses 31

Symbolism and culture 33

Bamboo, noble and useful 34

In mythology 36

See also 38

Growing and Maintaining Bamboo 39

Placement, Spacing, Growth Rate 39

Planting Your New Bamboo Taking the care to plant correctly is very important for optimal growth and health. 42

Timing and winter protection 46

Controlling the spread of bamboo See this link for an overview of?control methods 49

Growing bamboo in containers 50

Yellowing and falling leaves 50

Staking tall plants 50

Water 50

Pruning Bamboo 50

Maintenance pruning for large running bamboo 50

Topiary 50

For Screens or Hedges 50

Legging up 50

Groundcover Bamboos 50

Can Bamboo Regrow From Cuttings? 51

Other People Are Reading 51

Seeds or Slips 52

Making the Cuts 52

Divisions 53

Lucky Bamboo 53

References 53