Bamboo - tell me about bamboo in its natural state

Bamboo are a group of perennial plants of the grass family. They are the fastest growing woody plants in the world, with a growth rate of 1-4 feet per day depending on the species and a host of other conditions. There are approximately 1,000 species. They do grow in a number of places around the world but they are most abundant in Eastern Asia. Some of the ancient bamboo species can reach over 250 feet in height.

Do bamboo flower? The short answer is yes, they do. To explain the flowering aspect of bamboo, let us just say that it varies based on the particular species. Suffice to say, many of the bamboo species have flowering intervals of anywhere from decades to over a century in between flowering. Experts are still learning about bamboo with regards to its flowering patterns. Much of it is still unknown.

As we have mentioned previously, bamboo does not require pesticides, herbicides, or irrigation to grow, rather it typically thrives in it’s natural environment. Bamboo is also among the most abundant plant resources on earth.

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