Bamboo

The Bengal bamboo grows in the Southeast Asian Rainforest as an undergrowth; this means that when young it may not get a lot of sunlight or water. It grows fast and has short roots in order to get at the sunlight faster in life and absorb water when it first falls. The Bengal bamboo needs lot so water in order to survive meaning it needs multiple vascular bundles that are smaller in size order to absorb excess water. The smaller vascular bundles increase the air pressure in the vascular cavities so that more water can be drawn up to higher points, this means it can fit many of them around its stem. The plant grows over many years so it is considered a dicot plant and grows to about 40-80 feet tall; this means its vascular bundles are arranged in a circular pattern near the outside of the bamboo and it has more sclerenchyma cells which have very thick cell walls and help provide strength and support. When it is full grown it is approximately 3 inches in diameter and the leaves will fall off. The Bengal bamboo is a grass, not a shrub or tree and flowers once in its lifetime. After it has flowered it dies.

There are three ways to bend bamboo. One method is to soak the bamboo rods in lukewarm water for a period of time, usually twenty-four hours. After it has been soaking take it out and test it by gently bending. If you hear a crackling noise the bamboo needs to soak longer. If there is no crackling sound take the bamboo and place it on your shape board. Place a nail on each side of the bamboo about one inch apart following your desired design. Let it sit on the design board for about three days until it totally dries. Once removed from board it will retain its shape. The second way to bend bamboo into circles is use a knife and cut a V shaped notch in the bamboo at the joint or node of the bamboo. The more narrow the cut the curve will be slight, the wider the cut the more dramatic the bend. With this method you can cut as deep as two-thirds into the diameter of the pole. After doing this gently bend bamboo into desired shape and secure with tape or string. The third way to bend bamboo into a circle it to use heat. Because each piece of bamboo has internal nodes you must first knock them out by using a rod or bar to break them out. On the outside of the bamboo nodes a few holes will need to be drilled to allow vapor to escape from the pole when the heating process begins. A torch is used with a flame that is as hot as the boiling point. The flame needs to move up and down the bamboo. As the rod warms a coffee color will appear and stains the rod. The pectin and lignin at this point becomes soft allowing the bamboo to bend more easily. Use a wet rag to check the pliability of the rod and to wipe any extra moisture off. If it will bend plug on end of the bamboo and then fill rod with sand. This is done so that the rod will bend with out buckling the bamboo. The sand is used to stabilize the rod. Dig a hole about eight inches deep and place one end of the bamboo in the hole. Begin placing the flame to the rode and concentrate on the area that you want bent. Don't forget to wipe the pole with a wet rag occasionally. This will keep the bamboo from drying and becoming brittle. Repeat this process until desired shape is reached. Take time doing this so that the stress it is under will not cause splitting.

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Bamboo craft. Bamboo grows in the parts of the Philippines.it is one of the most common materials used in house constructions in the provinces and now used in furniture making like sala set

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It represents strength,endurance and resilience

The shoots from most bamboo are edible although some varieties contain hydrocyanic acid which can be removed by boiling. There are varieties of bamboo known for their taste. Black bamboo should be edible but it may not taste any good.

Bamboo shoots tend to turn yellow if they are placed in the wrong light or given the wrong kind of water. To fix it, simply place the shoot in bright, indirect light, and water it with filtered water, since tap water is full of damaging chemicals.

A musical instrument also called a Idiophone or Balingbing

Of course there is Bamboo lot of them.

No- bamboo grows in a few places.

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Yes, bamboo is sensitive to climate change as it relies on specific temperature and moisture conditions for optimal growth. Changes in temperature or rainfall patterns can affect the growth and productivity of bamboo species, leading to potential shifts in distribution and abundance. Additionally, extreme weather events such as droughts or storms can also impact the health and survival of bamboo populations.

See link below. Healthy roots are orange and rust colored. New roots are white/cream. Dead and decaying roots are black.

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No. There are over 1,000 Bamboo species that grow almost everywhere in the world. The only two places in the world with no native Bamboo species are Europe and Antarctica.

Bamboo plants can be adversely affected by strong acids, such as sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. These acids can damage the plant's tissues, leading to dehydration and death. However, it's important to note that using such substances can be harmful to the environment and surrounding plants, so alternative methods for controlling bamboo growth are recommended.

do you really want to know what pollinates bamboos well i'll tell you be-wind pollinates bamboo which really means the wind can pollinate bamboos. bamboo can also self pollinate and some insects can also help in the pollination process!

The Bengal Bamboo lives in the under canopy layer, which is the bottom of the canopy.

it is used for toilet paper and paper

yes, of course.

No, Bamboo is the fastest growing plant

One way to get rid of blackbirds who are roosting in bamboo cane is to put up some netting. Placing wind chimes or shiny objects around the bamboo can scare away the birds as well.