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