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Bamboo

PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013, 08:54
by kathy22
Anybody any knowledge on these. I bought this in a tall glass vase about 8 years ago and although it has grown I think it may be outgrowing it's surroundings. It is indoors at the moment and not too sure of what to do with it. I don't have a garden as such as it is all flagged now but don't really want to part with it. Can post a picture if need to.

Kathy :?:

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013, 10:04
by meriad
hmm, not sure to be honest. Is it one of those decorative twisted ones?

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013, 12:27
by kathy22
Yes it's 2 tall sticks where new leaves grow from it
Kathy

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013, 12:57
by Kaz
Bamboo can take over, if left to its own devices :o

If you want it outside, how about a big stone planter?

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013, 18:06
by kathy22
Hmmm may be an idea Kaz as it is about 8 year old
Kathy

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 27 Dec 2013, 08:17
by Kaz
:)

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 27 Dec 2013, 10:09
by meriad

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 27 Dec 2013, 23:03
by kathy22
Thanks for the link Meriad will have a look at this
Kathy

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 28 Dec 2013, 22:31
by Aggers
Kathy- I moved into a house once that had a large bamboo plant in the
garden, and I decided to remove it.

It was extremely difficult to get out. The roots were too hard to chop
with a spade - in fact they were almost as hard as bones. I certainly can't
recommend them. Maybe a good strong stone pot would be suitable if you
decide that you want to keep it.

Re: Bamboo

PostPosted: 10 Jan 2014, 09:44
by Weka
and another here saying dont plant it in the ground. 2 generations ago someone planted bamboo at the batch. mum has since managed to remove it from the property, which used a lot of weed killer over 10+ years, but I noticed last week it has burrowed its way across the street and is now sprouting from the council owned bank.