when a bamboo plant sends outs shoots and rhizomes does it send out more than one rhizome.
in all diagrams i see there is only one shoot coming off of one rhizome
Question about bamboo?
well if they drew it the way it actually grows they wouldnt have enough room to show you how it grows.. silly..of course it has more than one.. take your "lawn" for instance.. when you pull it up is there more than one runner??same thing with the bamboo..
underground stems grow rapidly to varing distances from parent plant before sending up new shoots.
Reply:The size and age of the grove will determine how many rhizomes are sent out.
On a runner I have it sent out rhizomes over 15 feet long and along these appeared almost a several new shoots. If left to grow these new shoots will develop roots and shoot out more rhizomes. This is how bamboo becomes "invasive".
The diagrams usually show that for ease of explanation.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Will a bamboo shark fit in a 55 gallon?
i want a baby bamboo shark will not be kept for more than 7months
Will a bamboo shark fit in a 55 gallon?
no it will not. to keep a bamboo shark humanely, you need a circular 200 gallon tank, and specialized equipment. anyway, its unrealistic to believe you can find a home for a fish like this, public aquariums wont take them.
Reply:What are you going to do with it after 7 months?
Reply:Probably not. It will grow about a foot in one year.
Reply:you're pushing the limits there I would say you should never go under 200 because catching and moving them is so stressful on them-I would highly recommend you not do it
Reply:As long as you upgrade it to 180 gallons MINIMUM it should be ok in a 55 gal for a while.
Reply:i wouldn't do it.. they get pretty huge.
it would be very stressed and probably get sick in that small of a tank. i would say upgrade to a 125+++ gallon and then upgrade asap.
Will a bamboo shark fit in a 55 gallon?
no it will not. to keep a bamboo shark humanely, you need a circular 200 gallon tank, and specialized equipment. anyway, its unrealistic to believe you can find a home for a fish like this, public aquariums wont take them.
Reply:What are you going to do with it after 7 months?
Reply:Probably not. It will grow about a foot in one year.
Reply:you're pushing the limits there I would say you should never go under 200 because catching and moving them is so stressful on them-I would highly recommend you not do it
Reply:As long as you upgrade it to 180 gallons MINIMUM it should be ok in a 55 gal for a while.
Reply:i wouldn't do it.. they get pretty huge.
it would be very stressed and probably get sick in that small of a tank. i would say upgrade to a 125+++ gallon and then upgrade asap.
Monday, January 30, 2012
How do you take care of a Bamboo plant (tree)?
I just bought a bamboo tree. I think every bamboo tree I've ever seen has just been the plant in a vase with rocks in it. Is it eventually going to need dirt or is just fresh water and rocks okay? I'm not sure if I should put in in potting soil or not and I can't find anything online except advertisements for selling bamboo and bonsai trees.
If you can provide some good websites that would be helpful too! Thank you!
How do you take care of a Bamboo plant (tree)?
Bamboo in nature grows in a moist, almost swampy environment. I would not worry about using soil, it does fine in gravel and water. Also, keep it away from windows and other sources of light. It will brown out quickly if not kept in shade.
Reply:umm no all you have to do is water it. it will not need dirt. just put water in it everyday and it will be fine. i only know this cause my mom has one.
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If you can provide some good websites that would be helpful too! Thank you!
How do you take care of a Bamboo plant (tree)?
Bamboo in nature grows in a moist, almost swampy environment. I would not worry about using soil, it does fine in gravel and water. Also, keep it away from windows and other sources of light. It will brown out quickly if not kept in shade.
Reply:umm no all you have to do is water it. it will not need dirt. just put water in it everyday and it will be fine. i only know this cause my mom has one.
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Utah. Layton Bamboo skewers?
Bamboo skewers to make fruit kabobs
Where to find them in Layton, Utah
Utah. Layton Bamboo skewers?
You should be able to find them in a local grocery store or a local import store...call around to different places and ask them if they have any.
Reply:I've found them in Price at either Smith's or WalMart.
Reply:Bamboo skewers are in just about any import store If you have checked the telephone book and have had no luck I have found some over here in Salem Oregon that I would be glad to share or get you some also. Just let me know!
Where to find them in Layton, Utah
Utah. Layton Bamboo skewers?
You should be able to find them in a local grocery store or a local import store...call around to different places and ask them if they have any.
Reply:I've found them in Price at either Smith's or WalMart.
Reply:Bamboo skewers are in just about any import store If you have checked the telephone book and have had no luck I have found some over here in Salem Oregon that I would be glad to share or get you some also. Just let me know!
Why is bamboo so fascinating?!?
i am fascinated with bamboo. all its uses and everything about it why??!
Why is bamboo so fascinating?!?
Because it is a green stick that grows and brings luck to people.
Reply:Because there is no other plant like it. Also it looks nice
Reply:bamboo is a very special natural product. in my shop we have bamboo windchimes,water features fence panels,gamelans(zylophones) and more.it can be stained ,estapoled or kept natural.it can be used around the garden for a feature or in building.they still use it today in asia and other parts of the world for construction scaffolding.
bamboo is the strongest natural building product in the world so keep on enjoying bamboo, there are many uses .
Reply:It's good for plumbing,just seal the joints w/some natural latex rubber.
Why is bamboo so fascinating?!?
Because it is a green stick that grows and brings luck to people.
Reply:Because there is no other plant like it. Also it looks nice
Reply:bamboo is a very special natural product. in my shop we have bamboo windchimes,water features fence panels,gamelans(zylophones) and more.it can be stained ,estapoled or kept natural.it can be used around the garden for a feature or in building.they still use it today in asia and other parts of the world for construction scaffolding.
bamboo is the strongest natural building product in the world so keep on enjoying bamboo, there are many uses .
Reply:It's good for plumbing,just seal the joints w/some natural latex rubber.
Installing floating bamboo flooring?
i'm having a problem with a gluess lock %26amp; fold floating bamboo floor when i keep installing a new row the boards keep snaping off why is this? i will lay the first board of the row snap it in fold down than the next board the end goes on then i elevate the board at about 25 degree angle which causes the other board to lift snap in place tap slightly .when i start the third board doing same the first board would come loose this even happen to the whole row one time; just don't understand what i'm doing wrong.
Installing floating bamboo flooring?
Are you sure you started with the correct edge on the very first board. As I recall, one edge is intended to be the "down" board and the other is the one you snap into it. Try reversing what you are doing and see what happens. You should not have to lift any board other than the new one you are snapping into the other which is flat on the floor.
Another way to put it is, if you are starting on one wall, it is important which edge is against (of course allowing for the required expansion space) the wall and which is toward the room side.
Reply:first thing id do when installing floating flooring is not to attach the end piece first. attach the long part of the flooring as close to the end piece without attaching it then use your tapping block to tap the end piece into place and long piece also tapping block means tapping you shouldn't have to hit it hard to make it lock, if you have to hit it hard it probably has a something in the groove i check each piece for burrs and bits of paper before installing, even string will keep it from locking together.
Reply:take the abaca fiber to wrap in line your bamboo stick...
Installing floating bamboo flooring?
Are you sure you started with the correct edge on the very first board. As I recall, one edge is intended to be the "down" board and the other is the one you snap into it. Try reversing what you are doing and see what happens. You should not have to lift any board other than the new one you are snapping into the other which is flat on the floor.
Another way to put it is, if you are starting on one wall, it is important which edge is against (of course allowing for the required expansion space) the wall and which is toward the room side.
Reply:first thing id do when installing floating flooring is not to attach the end piece first. attach the long part of the flooring as close to the end piece without attaching it then use your tapping block to tap the end piece into place and long piece also tapping block means tapping you shouldn't have to hit it hard to make it lock, if you have to hit it hard it probably has a something in the groove i check each piece for burrs and bits of paper before installing, even string will keep it from locking together.
Reply:take the abaca fiber to wrap in line your bamboo stick...
Is my bamboo sick?
I've had this bamboo plant for about two years now (rescued it from a Japanese restaurant, lol), and in the past few months it's been looking a little unhealthy. When I got it it was about two feet tall and very scraggly looking, now it's about four feet. It used to be in a sunnier window and it did very well, but I've had to move it because of my cats. I've included some pics of the damaged spots. I forgot to take one of the vase it's in, but it's basically three stalks with roots in a big glass vase of water. Should I change the water? I keep it above the roots but don't change it often. Does it need more light? Is it sick? I've been nurturing this plant for quite a while and I don't want it to die, any help is appreciated!
Here are the pics:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/...
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/... (it's a little dusty, sorry)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/...
Is my bamboo sick?
Thanks for the pictures. It seems to me the plant is lacking either iron or magnesium. The stems that have been half cut should be totally cut off, have all the bad leaves taken out and place the plant in good soil. Apply what the plant is missing (iron and or Magnesium), applied at least weekly for a month. Let it be for a while, 8 days after the treatment is over use a good foliage fertilizer for once and repeat after two months. That should do it. Allow it to be in an umber area where it will catch some light but no sun.
Good luck.
Reply:change the water evry week becasue that plant (according to some plant owners who has plant, just like yours, we call it "Fortune plant") and they live in water or soil (any of those) you can put the plant near the sunlight, beacuse the leaves are already fading, you can put also your plant outside then bring it inside in the afternoon.
goodluck!
Reply:It's advisable to change the water every 2 weeks,it has to be near a source if light. Even if far from the window,it should be fine if you got a lamp nearby.
Put a small amount of soluble fertiliser once every 3 months,it helps. My guess is its lacking phosphorous and good water.
Here is what you can do,
Use bottled water(to avoid chlorine) and add fertilizer asap,i think it can work
And by the way, your plant really looks gorgeous,even with the fading leaves ;)
Hope it helps
Rubber Slippers
Here are the pics:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/...
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/... (it's a little dusty, sorry)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/...
Is my bamboo sick?
Thanks for the pictures. It seems to me the plant is lacking either iron or magnesium. The stems that have been half cut should be totally cut off, have all the bad leaves taken out and place the plant in good soil. Apply what the plant is missing (iron and or Magnesium), applied at least weekly for a month. Let it be for a while, 8 days after the treatment is over use a good foliage fertilizer for once and repeat after two months. That should do it. Allow it to be in an umber area where it will catch some light but no sun.
Good luck.
Reply:change the water evry week becasue that plant (according to some plant owners who has plant, just like yours, we call it "Fortune plant") and they live in water or soil (any of those) you can put the plant near the sunlight, beacuse the leaves are already fading, you can put also your plant outside then bring it inside in the afternoon.
goodluck!
Reply:It's advisable to change the water every 2 weeks,it has to be near a source if light. Even if far from the window,it should be fine if you got a lamp nearby.
Put a small amount of soluble fertiliser once every 3 months,it helps. My guess is its lacking phosphorous and good water.
Here is what you can do,
Use bottled water(to avoid chlorine) and add fertilizer asap,i think it can work
And by the way, your plant really looks gorgeous,even with the fading leaves ;)
Hope it helps
Rubber Slippers
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