Bamboo is considered a woody perennial evergreen grass, though the plant can grow as tall as trees.
Bamboo are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions."
Bamboos prefer asoil pHthat isslightly acidic(with a pH level of about 6).
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In terms of soil texture, bamboo plants preferloamy soil.
To stimulate growth in the plants, apply a fertilizer high in nitrogen.
Bamboo likes a lot of water, but it also needs a well-drained soil.
Be aware, though, that running-jot down bamboos can bevery invasive.
Fast-Growing Bamboo Types
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants.
Some species are known to grow a few feet per day.
If you want fast-growing bamboo,consider these choicesfor your property.
Growing Conditions for Select Bamboos
Some bamboo plants grow best in specific zones.
The good news is that you might grow bamboo even in cold climates.
Check below to see if there’s a best bamboo plant for your specific growing zone.
But it is cold-hardy only toUSDA planting zone8.
It prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade.
Silverstripe bamboo is one of the fastest-growing kinds.
Also called “fish pole bamboo,” it reaches a maximum height of 30 feet.
This running pop in of bamboo can be grown in full sun or in partial sun.
Otherwise, the culms will be green.
The narrow leaves are long (5 to 13 inches), adding to the plant’s beauty.
Attaining a maximum height of 18 feet, it wants to be grown in full sun.
Yellow groove bamboo is a running throw in of bamboo.
Its green culms bear yellow grooves, a trait that stands out most on young shoots.
Growing Bamboo in Georgia.University of Georgia Extension.2012
