Growing Bamboo

[mriadhashmi]

I grew Ghost bamboos. I soaked the seeds in warm salted water for ~10 minutes, then planted them in a used yogurt container. The hardest part I belive is to maintain the humidity and temperature. Before planting, I poured enough water in the potting mix, then turned it over with my palm pressing the mix to drain maximum water. Then I planted seeds and covered container with cling wrap. In 2 weeks, 1 out of 3 sprouted, another week after another one sprouted- the third one didn't germinate.

[4GreenEarth2]

I've just planted out my moso ^_^

[JVBKing]

if Bamboo is a pest and it "Shares resources" using its Roots then why dont people put poison in its natural water source and let the poison Spread from plant to plant

[CorsairPacific]

Thanks for the information, i've been thinking about trying to grow moso from seeds. What would be the best temperature for germination?

[draco2202]

and can you make a video of how to divide bamboo we've got some where i live in georgia 

[draco2202]

how do you teel what are the seeds on allready grownig plans?

[rickster348]

I live in Ohio and ya can't really grow a lot of cool stuff.

[thompsonalex]

a huge mouthful



[hammerpower100]

cool, my seeds took about a week and a half for them to sprout

[3M0YoMi]

How long does it take for a Phyllostachys Pubescens 'Moso' seedling to reach maturity or maximum size? And how long will it take for a mature plant to form a growth and eventually forming a small patch of bamboo forest?

[funktapus]

Sick dude, I want to sprout some bamboo! Where on earth do you get seeds though?

[EToastE]

Is it possible to clone bamboo? Like if I take a cutting from a branch and put Clonex on it will it sprout roots?

[funktapus]

@EToastE

Thats actually the primary way bamboo is cultivated. They RARELY produce seeds. You simple have to cut the clump of bamboo into a few pieces and each will grow like mad.

[EToastE]

@funktapus No I meant like a branch without a root. Like a branch from a culm not a whole itself

[reptiboi]

hi, nice video,

i was wondering if it is posible to 'air layer' golden bamboo.

i tried dividing it but the new plant died! =(

thanks.

[daboss11111]

picture this

...ok soo u plant some bamboo in ur yard and then go on a vacation and come back to a wall of thick bamboo everywhwre...

well that would effin SUCK!!!!

[ElCartaginense]

300 seeds, THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got 10 seeds of both seeds. How long did it takes to grow?

[stevelau1933]

@ElCartaginense

4 days to 4 weeks. Just check out my forum thread on bamboocraft.

[stevelau1933]

How do these guys look now?

[kingspida18]

how long will it take the Moso to get at a decent size?

[whirly22]

Can bamboo be grown indoors? Also is it a forgiving plant ? like will it be difficult to mess up and kill?

[kalledelacalle]

anyone who got a video of bamboo torture?

[dsdarf]

how long did they take to like grow a bit? like ina day from a seed will they like sprout?

[haigh152]

@dsdarf I'm not sure how long it takes it to grow in a day but bamboo can grow 30 meters in 90 days :P

[NeutralArtist94]

where are the seeds located in the bamboo and what does it take to make sure that they grow?

[joerulezwithaz]

Soak the seeds in warm water for 15 minutes. Plant them in soil loose enough to allow new plants to sprout easily, a garden ceter employee can suggest one. Plant them in a humidity tray with dome & cover with a 1/4 inch of soil. Place them in a good source of light. I use a bright white 100 watt compact fluorescent light bulb. It can take 3-4 weeks or longer for the seeds to sprout. Keep the soil moist but not soggy & open the dome vents to let in fresh air & excess moisture out as needed.

[MrMMABoy]

How long does bamboo grow?

[joerulezwithaz]

@MrMMABoy From what I have heard, depending of the environment that the bamboo is grown in, moso bamboo can grow up to 90 feet tall.

[MrMMABoy]

wow!

[axxulman]

omg fanny pack!

[sordon4]

la concha de tu madre

[AmericansSexualPreds]

better grow pot bitch

[MrMMABoy]

wow ur sad

[FoxtrotNinja]

Nice fanny pack and tye dye shirt. Not to mention the yellow shorts.

[ElCartaginense]

Oh, that's wicked! Dendrocalamus Giganteus - Simply put - Giant Bamboo, it's huge.

By the way, where did you get the seeds?, i've been looking for them a long time

[greenleaflink]

good job!

:)

[TheMegaInferno]

LOL nice but i just nedded to say this

there are people like lliizzaarrddss a youtuber who does exactly what you do but with reptiles

[phased3]

I've tried growing moso before... Toook forever!!! How did yours do? =)

[proteanview]

I'm thinking about planting bamboo around the perimeter of my backyard for privacy, but I don't want to pepper my neighbors' yards w/ leaves. Do these plants shed a lot of leaves?

[FightFlood]

Bamboo is an invasive species and will quickly spread and destroy the root system of neighboring plants, so be careful.

[proteanview]

FightFlood

I know the running type does, but does the clumping variety do so as well?

[mendor612]

you can easily make a barrier for bamboo using bricks or if your really into it, they cant cross water

[EbolaV1rus]

Not all bamboo is invasive...there is running bamboo, and clumping bamboo. Clumping bamboo is not invasive. However ALL kinds of bamboo shoots are edible. You can easily identify clumping bamboo from running bamboo...running bamboo has vertical edges up and down the stem of the plant...clumping has none. The shoots can be harvested just like asparagus (4 inches high) peeled and then pressure canned.

[AcrAngelAriel]

RUNNUNG bamnoo is.

CLUMPING bamboo is NON-INVASICE!!!!

[silentpromise95]

it takes over your yard!

be careful because you might make like a jungle in your backyard and its extremely hard to get rid of it

[mendor612]

Yes...bamboo sheds alot of leaves

[EbolaV1rus]

Leaves are awesome, free material for your compost!

[proteanview]

Ebola

Something tells me my neighbors wouldn't find the leaves quite so awesome. ...and who am I to *push* composting on anyone else. ;-)

[nutier]

Very well ! You can plant the Bamboo in your house . . Thank you for sharing .

nutier

[Vierett]

How are they doing? =D

[pratzundwas]

hi

how old is the "great" moso bamboo

i seed my moso(ebay) in 2004 and now he is ca 1m high ;-) and 4mm diameter

good luck and greatings from germany

[moomoonowcow]

nice fanny pack :)

[CassiopeiaMK23]

i love how thats all you have to say....

besides its a "back brace" not a fannypack

[cercyonis]

Awesome! I love the Listerine next to the humidifier. Hhehehe heheh

You sound like a Californian. Ahhh, I miss home.

[golfisforgirls]

GET A REAL PLANT..MARIJUANA!

[chakkname]

where did you get the seeds?

[messanicgentile]

I now this a old message to be replying but did this person tell you where they got there seeds from.Cause in Nurses there wanting $300 for a gallon pot of Bamboo.I just can't find anyplace on the net that sells them.

[mendor612]

I wonder if thats the smallest amount of bamboo you can get. you dont really need alot for it to spread and get a good result.

[maryvondorster]

nice video!were the seedlings in dirt or something else? It looked lighter in color?

[jesse50001]

Im going to try a do some cuttings from bamboo this spring. I looked it up in the internet on how to make bamboo cuttings. Wish me good luck!

[parduspilot]

Cold hardy bamboo should do well if you make divisions including topgrowth and rootball. Airlayering and cuttings of coldhardy bamboo won't succeed. Tropical and subtropical bamboos are the ones that can be rooted from cuttings with tropical giving the best success generally.

[bluediamond2077]

you know your going to be a old man before you see moso large :)

[parduspilot]

I planted a small division of Phyllostachys bambusoides (Madake)on our land less than 10 years ago and we have some culms that are about 4" in diameter. Our Moso with its small leaves looks heavenly but the larger culms die due to our hot Texas climate. I believe it will stay relatively small in diameter.

[stonedfenix]

cool keep them coming!