Bamboo is not one of the primitive grasses as it is considered by many; rather recent observations have ensured that it is one of the highly evolved species. Bamboo comes in ample number of shapes, sizes, colors and structures. But basically they can be categorized into two – running and clumping. The invasive bamboo that we have continuously heard of, fall under running category. Bamboo has caught lot of frenzy of late because it is considered to be one lucky structure in official purposes, home and in love relationships too.

Before growing or planting anything under the soil, several parameters which decide the outcome are the same – viz. soil, water, nutrients and sunlight. So we can very well discuss their impacts and consider other crucial ones.

Bamboo is grown best, when it is under full sunlight; however some segments prefer shades. The soil can be bit acidic, loam for optimal growth of bamboo. The soil must be fertilized properly with good amount of nitrogen content, as bamboo consumes that readily. As is the case with many, the soil must be moist, hot, well drained.

Proper and enough watering is must, because growth of bamboo incurs lot of water consumption and on top of it, the water is continuously drained through the soil. The rhizomes are planted deep 2 inch. Bamboo has a great natural technique of showing its thirst, as their leaves roll up.

Bamboos can be grown during any time of the year. Running invasive bamboos should be monitored by the gardener and any unwanted segments must be chopped off, as they can absorb water and nutrition from the soil. However the clumping bamboos grow large, tall and optimally during the summer season.

Bamboos can be grown at literally any place, owing to its space size – gardens, jungles, pots, interiors and where not !