Evidence of Maturity, Hardness and Strength! Why do some Guadua bamboo poles have dark spots? The exact cause for dark spots on the outer layer of Guadua Bamboo poles are yet unknown. What is certain is that these stains origin from lichens. Lichens are organisms that grow on different surfaces such as tree bark, rock, roof tiles, or walls. The dark spots on bamboo poles are a result of the metabolic activities of these lichen and its interaction with the bamboo surface on which it grows. Maturity View fullsize Lichens on a Guadua Bamboo Culm View fullsize Tiger Guadua In natural bamboo fore ..read more

Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular as a commercial crop. For centuries, it has played a crucial role in rural economies, serving as a material for construction, household items, farming tools, and even as a food source. Today, the value of bamboo as an industrial raw material is widely recognized. Its rapid growth makes it one of the fastest natural sources of wood-like biomass. This, coupled with its renewable and sustainable nature, has sparked a growing interest in utilizing bamboo for various applications, replacing conventional materials such as timber, steel, and plastic. Industrial ..read more

Bamboo genera are groups of bamboo species that are strongly related or marked by common characteristics. All temperate, tropical and herbaceous bamboo genera (139) are listed on this page. They contain all the known bamboo species within their genus. Bamboo belongs to the grass family POACEAE, which is divided into subfamilies. Among them the subfamily BAMBUSOIDEAE comprising both woody and herbaceous bamboos which currently counts 1,821 accepted bamboo species. BAMBUSOIDEAE is divided into 3 tribes:  ARUNDINARIEAE: Temperate woody bamboos (37 genera and 618 species ..read more

Dendrocalamus peculiaris is a large, dense tropical bamboo native to Yunnan, China. Impressive are the giant leaves, which can reach 40 cm in length. The stems of this bamboo are used as a building material, to produce paper pulp, and the shoots are used as food. View fullsize View fullsize Plant Info Scientific Name Dendrocalamus peculiaris Synonyms Sinocalamus peculiaris Common Names Family Poaceae Tribe Bambuseae Genus Dendrocalamus Height 13-18 m Diameter 10-15 cm Growth Habit Dense Clumping Color Dull green, covered with short white hairs. Internodes 25-42 cm ..read more

Bambusa glaucophylla or "Malay Dwarf Variegated Bamboo" is a very dense clumping bamboo native to Java, Indonesia. It has beautiful green leaves with white stripes, and is one of the best bamboos for hedges and living fences. Bambusa glaucophylla is also a very attractive ornamental plant, especially highlighted in the garden by plants with darker foliage in the background. This bamboo is very easily to trim and is drought tolerant once established. Bambusa glaucophylla View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Plant Info Scientific Name ..read more

Schizostachyum brachycladum, also known as "Sacred Bali Bamboo" is a stunning medium size tropical bamboo native to Southeast Asia. Sacred Bali Bamboo has bright yellow culms with green stripes and large yellow striped leaves. Schizostachyum brachycladum is used to make crafts, basketry and as containers for cooking or carrying water. It is also a very popular ornamental bamboo for gardens, landscaping or as windbreak. Schizostachyum brachycladum - Courtesy: Tony Rodd View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Pla ..read more

Melocanna baccifera or "Muli Bamboo" is a tropical bamboo native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar and Nepal. Melocanna baccifera is an invasive species that can occupy large areas due to its long and vigorous rhizomes and, in flowering, for its fruits that are easy to germinate. Fruits have the size and shape of a pear and are edible. Melocanna baccifera is one of the most useful bamboos within its native range, especially in Bangladesh, where stems have a wide range of uses. Melocanna baccifera - Muli Bamboo View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View ..read more

Bambusa textilis, also known as "Weaver’s Bamboo", is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It grows in a dense clump up to 8-12 meters high and has no lower branches. Bambusa textilis is very suitable for living fences or windbreaks. The stems are often used for weaving, basketry or light construction. Bambusa textilis | Courtesy: Bambooland View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Plant Info Scientific Name Bambusa textilis Synonyms Bambusa annulata, Bambusa minutiligulata, Bambusa varioaurita Common Names Weaver’s Bambo ..read more

Bambusa chungii, also known as "Tropical Blue Bamboo" or "Emperor's Blue Bamboo", is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It grows in a dense clump up to 8 to 12 meters high and has no low branches. Bambusa chungii is very suitable for living fences or windbreaks. The stems with very long internodes are often used for weaving and basketry or for paper production. This blue bamboo is beautiful as an ornamental in any garden and very vigorous in its growth. Bambusa chungii | Source: Andy Firk View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize V ..read more

Phyllostachys aurea or "Golden Bamboo", is a bamboo species native to China and Vietnam. It is a graceful bamboo producing large clumps of bright green canes becoming yellowish with age and exposure. The culms are easily identified by their characteristic compressed internodes in the lower part of the canes which have a tortoiseshell-like appearance.   Phyllostachys aurea is invasive and grows in many types of soil and climatic conditions, therefore it is often used for controlling erosion. It is also a very popular bamboo for living fences, furniture manufacturing, ceilings, an ..read more