How to propagate bamboo: breeding methods, planting nuances, cultivation and care recommendations

• 19 November, 2018
• Trees and shrubs
• Legina Marina

Indoor bamboo is a graceful, original plant that most flower growers like. Moreover, he has practically nothing to do with his wild-growing counterpart. Their differences are visible to the naked eye. The wild one is a herb, but, despite this, it reaches enormous sizes. At home, we grow a miniature tree, which belongs to the genus Dracaena. If you are interested in this plant, then let's discuss how to propagate bamboo.

General information

This is an original indoor decoration with a bare stem, on top of which there are branches with leaves. The trunk can be either straight or curved. Due to this, you can create whimsical compositions. Most often, the home variety has a green tint. But there are some species with golden foliage and stems.

Since it is not difficult to propagate bamboo, it is enough to find the mother plant from someone you know. If you adhere to the philosophy of Feng Shui, then young bamboo must appear in your home. It will not only bring prosperity, but also diversify your floral collection.

Photo

You can visually familiarize yourself with indoor bamboos and the conditions of care and maintenance in the photo below:

Home care

Raising this lover of wet lowlands will not be difficult. The main thing is to follow a number of rules, then you will be able to get a healthy and beautiful plant, which will become a real pearl of the flower collection. Reproduction of bamboo at home is an interesting and easy task, so you have a good chance even if you have no experience in floriculture at all.

It can be grown in soil or in water. Wide and slightly flattened pots, similar to bowls, are perfect for this. Immediately in the interior there is a touch of something oriental. The plant should be properly fertilized, watered, and yellow leaf plates removed. If you do not follow these rules, then the flower may die.

Magical properties

Monks have long meditated in bamboo groves to find harmony and purify their thoughts. The great Buddha lived for a long time in a house surrounded by flexible stems.

Bamboo symbolizes stamina, endurance and thirst for life, as an unpretentious plant grows quickly in any conditions and does not give up in front of difficulties. It is believed that the plant imparts confidence to a person and promotes spiritual growth. A strong stem personifies the power of spirit and body, as well as many years of life and self-confidence. Chinese sages have long been advised to plant sprouts in a personal plot or in an apartment in order to protect them from well-wishers, slander and otherworldly forces. It is better to make dishes and amulets from stems.

According to eastern beliefs, bamboo has the energy of men, therefore it is not very suitable as a magical amulet for women. However, careerists, athletes and ambitious girls can also turn to a magical plant for help. The bamboo talisman will help seriously ill patients, as well as people of art. A charm cut from the stems will help you forget old pain, resentment and regret.Practitioners note that prolonged contact with a plant will correct low self-esteem and teach you to value your own merits. Contemporaries use beads, earrings or rings from a resistant plant for the following purposes:

Jewelry made from such material helps a person fight their fears.

• improved mood;
• treatment of neurotic disorders and depression;
• purification of thoughts;
• improving memory and concentration;
• removal of indoor units;
• relief of pain syndrome;
• treatment of phobias and fears;
• harmonization of love and financial spheres of life.

What you need to grow

Before moving on to the question of how to propagate bamboo, it is necessary to say a few words about creating optimal conditions for its growth and development. It is very important. Otherwise, this is tenacious, at first glance, the plant will die without making you happy with the kids. This is a light-loving culture. Light affects not only growth and development, but also the color and height of leaves and stems.

Do not forget that, despite the love of the sun, dracaena does not tolerate direct sunlight. Plants must be shaded, otherwise you risk the health of your green pets. Only by creating optimal conditions can you think about how to propagate bamboo. I must say that those who want to take a baby are always there, so you can even make a little money on your hobby.

Lack of light also negatively affects bamboo. It becomes dull and slows down growth. Bamboo stretches towards the sun, as a result, the stems bend, turn pale and thinner. In this case, the leaves turn yellow. Dracaena needs a moderate temperature regime. She does not tolerate drafts. The temperature suitable for normal growth should fluctuate between + 18 ... + 30 ° C. If the numbers deviate from the norm, the plant can get sick.

Humidity, like temperature, needs moderate. In hot weather, the indicator should be at least 50%, and in cold weather - 35%. To ensure a comfortable environment, a humidifier should be installed next to the pot. And spray the leaf plates with a spray bottle. If this is not done, the trunks will begin to crack and the plant will dry out.

Diseases

It is also a very likely reason for the appearance of yellowness on the leaves. Most often, indoor bamboo suffers from putrefactive diseases, fungus: as a result of such pathologies, the leaves of the plant become lethargic, fade, turn yellow, and then fall off. Often putrefactive diseases occur due to overly diligent watering of bamboo, especially in the absence of normal drainage.

To cope with the problem, you need to stop the plant while watering and be sure to transplant it into dry soil. The pot must be new, since harmful microorganisms and fungi can remain in the old one. It is also advisable to treat the plant with antifungal drugs, and rotted rhizomes should be cut off during transplantation.

Before placing the plant in a new container, it is necessary to disinfect its roots in a solution of potassium permanganate. A solution of an effective fungicide is also suitable. Fundazol is perfect as an antifungal agent: a gram of substance is taken for one liter of water.

Growing from seeds

Now let's move on directly to how to propagate bamboo. And the first way is sowing seeds. It should be noted that he did not receive much popularity among flower growers. Seed material is quite difficult to acquire, often the germination capacity leaves much to be desired. But the difficulties do not end there.

You can grow bamboo from seeds outdoors. But only on condition that the temperature regime is suitable for this. In indoor conditions, cultivated varieties are practically impossible to propagate in this way. The chances of germination are often zero. And sowing seeds, the appearance of sprouts and caring for them is a laborious and time-consuming process.Therefore, if you do not want to track minor gains for months, then this method is not for you. There is a simpler and more affordable option.

Pests

Bamboo and pests can be affected: aphids and thrips are the most common.

Thrips

Miniature insects leading a parasitic lifestyle. They are capable of flying, which increases the risk of infesting other indoor flowers. In addition, thrips reproduce at a record pace and are able to populate the entire plant in a limited time.

If you look at the leaves of bamboo infested with thrips, you can see a cluster of small crawling brown insects. Pests are dangerous because they suck nutritious juices from plant tissues, thereby weakening the bamboo. In addition, parasites still carry disease.

As a result of damage by thrips, bamboo can lose foliage, lose its decorative effect. You need to start the fight as early as possible using insecticides:

• Vertimek;
• Aktelik;
• Fitoverm and others.

Aphid

This small parasite settles on leaves, sucking out their juices. Despite the diminutiveness and seeming harmlessness, the reproduction of a colony of aphids can even bring bamboo to death. This insect, in itself, does not bring anything good to the plant, and, in addition, is a carrier of fungal infections.

Aphids are harder to deal with than thrips, as the insect has good resistance to many insecticides. Therefore, “heavy artillery” should be used:

• Karbofos;
• Kinmix and others.

If the aphids are a little more, folk remedies in the form of oil solutions, natural sprays of St. John's wort, yarrow, citrus fruits, celandine will also help.

Propagation of bamboo by cuttings

For this, the florist does not need to have extensive experience or special knowledge. The only rule is to wait for spring. It is during this period that the branches will perfectly take root and give roots. First you need to collect the planting material. Since bamboo can be propagated by cuttings quite quickly, feel free to count on the early addition of a green pet and its acquisition of adult shapes and sizes.

For grafting, you should choose young twigs that appear on a plant that has reached maturity. Separate the planting material from the mother plant and plant it in the ground. After that, you just need to be patient while it gives roots.

Caring for a yellowed indoor plant

What to do if the bamboo trunk turns yellow? Yellowed leaves or branches need to cut with a sharp knife.
You can not leave the stems, even with small specks, as they will increase in volume. If not pruned in time, yellowness can absorb the trunk of the plant, which will lead to the death of the flower.

The cut must be left for 3-4 hours until it dries completely. Then places of cuts on the bamboo carefully disinfected with finely ground charcoal or purchased coal powder. After another 3-4 hours, the remains of unabsorbed charcoal must be carefully removed.

In this case, it is important not to hurt the sore wounds of the flower. A soft wax is applied over the absorbed charcoal. You can use a store-bought wax or use a candle. They light it up and wait for the wax to melt.

Important! Do not drip a candle onto the bamboo cut! Hot wax can burn the plant severely, leading to long-term illness.

How long will it take

If you decide to grow a plant in soil, then choose the right soil mixture. It should be noted that dracaena grows in the ground much better than in water. The root system does not like prolonged immersion in liquid. The soil mixture should be loose, well permeable to water and air. in a flower shop, you can choose a suitable soil or make it yourself. To do this, mix washed sand and 1/3 of peat moss.

This is how bamboo reproduces at home.Young shoots should be immersed in the ground and the soil should be slightly compacted. After that, pour over and leave in a warm, bright place. Bamboo grows very quickly. In about a month, the roots will already appear. The pots need to be spacious, because soon enough they will be completely filled with the root system.

How is it used?

In magical rituals

Practitioners recommend carrying out the following simple rituals using bamboo twigs:

• A talisman for smoothing out conflicts and preventing troubles. It is recommended to make your own or order a flute or a bell from bamboo. A magical talisman suspended from a red woolen thread in the house will accumulate positive energy and will not let luck disappear.
• Home protection. To protect the house from evil and otherworldly forces, the branches should be fixed above the door. The mascot should not attract the attention of guests. It is also not recommended to let strangers touch it.
• Getting rid of nightmares. To normalize sleep, bamboo stems are placed at the head of the bed.
• Protected from ill-wishers. Balls and squares should be cut out of the plant, threaded into a red woolen thread and worn on the body in the form of a bracelet.

Bamboo in the house

It is useful to keep such a plant at home.
Practitioners recommend starting a plant growing in a tub in an apartment. Depending on the desired result, a certain number of branches are planted. The numbers recommended by oriental practices are presented in the table:

If the flower begins to dry up, then you should expect losses.
A dried sprout indicates that the desire will not come true soon and that troubles and losses should be expected. New bamboo can only be started after 3 weeks. In order for the sprouts to gain magical power, it is recommended to additionally transplant one of the old stems into the pot. The ritual is not followed if all the old bamboo has started to rot.

According to Eastern philosophy, 4 stalks cannot be grown, as this number symbolizes death. Such a talisman will bring grief, illness and deprivation to the house.

Depending on which area of ​​life needs to be normalized, a pot of bamboo is placed in the corners of the rooms, presented in the table:

Transfer

When you see the first signs of growth, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The plant has taken root perfectly and will now delight everyone with new leaves and shoots. Since it is easiest to propagate indoor bamboo with cuttings, be prepared to protect your plant from numerous attempts on the shoots. It is best to postpone pinching until seasonal pruning.

Bamboo grows quickly, and therefore requires a fairly frequent transplant. While the flower is young, it must be replanted every year, preferably in the spring. Choose a new pot based on the fact that a distance of 5 to 7 cm should remain between the roots and walls. During transplantation, you need to change not only the pot, but also the earth, because in a year it loses all its nutritional properties.

When the plant turns 4 years old, the frequency of transplantation should be reduced to 1 time in three years. The presence of a drainage layer is very important. It should be at least 3 cm. After transplanting, bamboo usually acclimates within one month, and then begins to grow. At the same time, the pace is accelerating.

Traditional medicine recipes

Such a plant can improve human vision.
Ancient practitioners have long used the properties of bamboo to lower temperatures, remove toxic substances, destroy pathogens and improve visual abilities. To normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, doctors advised to eat small fresh shoots of the plant. Bamboo is used as an expectorant for respiratory diseases. To maintain youth, it is recommended to crush soft pieces of stems into dust, add to green or black tea. It is recommended to drink a healing drink 2 times a day.

To get rid of migraines, young bamboo stalks are poured with hot boiled water and left for 3-3.5 hours. You can drink the broth with severe attacks or regularly 400 ml per day. The roots of the plant are used to prevent and treat ophthalmic diseases. The bottom of the bamboo is filled with water at 60-70 ° C and left for 60 minutes. You need to take a drink in 1 tsp, diluted in 200 ml of water. The optimal regimen is 2 times a day.

Fertilizer

A young sprout does not need additional nutrition, because the soil is still rich in microelements. But as it grows, bamboo actively pulls them out, depleting the soil. Therefore, it is required to feed dracaena with both mineral and organic fertilizers. It is best to purchase special preparations that are designed for dracaena. They are perfect for bamboo. During the fall and winter seasons, one dose of nutrients is sufficient. But during the warm season, this should be done monthly.

Possible causes of yellowing of leaves in dracaena

The non-standard plant quickly gained popularity among flower growers and designers. Simple agricultural techniques, endurance and high plasticity of the stem contributed to its triumphant march through apartments and offices. Unlike other indoor plants, growing dracaena is a little hassle. Yellow leaves signal the plight of the specimen. Hardy bamboo dies quickly, so you need to react quickly.

The reason for the loss of decorativeness can be:

1. Poor water composition;
2. Violation of the lighting regime;
3. Untimely watering;
4. Inappropriate air humidity;
5. Root system lesions.

Timely determination of the cause and correction of agricultural technology will help preserve the plant you love.

Pruning bamboo

This procedure is necessary in order for the plant to have an attractive appearance, as in the advertising photos. How to propagate bamboo at home is up to you, but when you prune, you have material for planting. But the procedure can be performed only when the plant takes root and is completely healthy.

The procedure is carried out as follows:

• First, dry and excess stems that are located at ground level are removed.

• They are then cut above the bifurcation point. This is necessary for the bamboo to stop growing upward.

• To give the plant a decorative look, you can remove the side shoots.

They can be used to grow new plants.

Prophylaxis

What measures can be taken to keep indoor bamboo green and not yellow.

Pot

Choose deep pots for planting the plant, since its roots grow just in depth. The diameter should be narrow. Such a capacity will optimally satisfy the specific requirements of the plant for the place of residence.

Transfer

Perform this procedure regularly, without waiting for the bamboo to signal with its yellow leaves that it is cramped. In addition to crowding, the soil in the pot is also depleted, which can also affect the appearance of the plant.

Diseases

Bamboo is unpretentious, diseases appear only with improper cultivation... Small dark specks may appear on the leaves.This is a fungal infection. For treatment, special fungicidal preparations are used. In parallel, the room is ventilated with high quality.

We get rid of such uninvited guests with the help of fungicides.

If the shoots grow slowly or the bamboo has stopped growing, then it does not have enough minerals. In this case, the plant is often fed or the dosage is increased. It is very important here not to overdo it with the dosage, so as not to harm.

If the leaves have darkened and become soft, it means that the temperature in the room is violated - it is too cold. In this case, the leaves may curl and crumble. To prevent the bamboo from dying, heaters are installed in the room.

It is widely believed among amateur flower growers that any dracaena brings happiness and good luck to the house, harmonizes the space. Think, maybe it's time for you to acquire such a magnet for good luck?

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Mental alertness

Students often use bamboo to maintain mental focus and alertness while studying. They can learn more easily and absorb information better as the leaves provide clean energy for easier learning and clear dull thoughts and energy blocks.

Soldiers in ancient times, under the stresses of travel and war, used bamboo to maintain mental alertness and sharpness. Today, young bamboo shoots are on display at many ticket counters in order to increase the vigilance of cashiers.

Very nutritious

Although bamboo may sound strange, in many Asian countries, part of the plant, especially the shoots, is part of their daily diet. Ancient science says: the taller the tree, the better the food in the fruit, and this is true for bamboo. Considered the tallest grass in the world, grows up to 25-30 feet, bamboo shoots are highly nutritious.

Bamboo is rich in phytochemicals, antioxidants, proteins, potassium, fiber, essential fatty acids and other valuable nutrients. It is ranked as one of the healthiest foods in Japan.

What is symbolized by the different number of stems

According to the signs, it is impossible to grow one shoot at a time, because the energy of the plant depends on a certain number of stems.

• 2 stems improve the love relationship between a man and a woman.
• 3 - bring prosperity, good luck.
• 4 - symbolize death.
• 5 - attract money akin to a fat woman.
• 7 - improve health, promise longevity to their owner.
• 8 - provide success on the love front.
• 9 - attract good luck to one of the spheres of life, based on the location of the flower (northeast - ingenuity, north - promotion at work).
• 20 - strengthens relationships between friends or relatives.
• 21 - normalize the energy flow.

The ability to heal

The impact of the powerful energy of bamboo on sick people is extremely undesirable, and therefore the plant is not placed in the same room with the sick person. However, its medicinal properties are undeniable.

• Traditional healers use a decoction of bamboo fiber to combat a variety of respiratory problems.
• In traditional Chinese medicine, bamboo stem tea is used as an antipyretic agent.
• The more delicate parts of the plant (leaves, shoots) are used to fight cardiovascular diseases, digestive disorders and problems in the intimate sphere.

Before using bamboo as a medicine, remember that its stems contain toxic toxins.They disappear only after special heat treatment.

What to do if the stem of indoor bamboo turns yellow

Sometimes the death of a plant begins with a change in the color of the stem, not the leaves. A yellowing stem is an alarming signal that requires radical intervention. And the sooner the better. Hydroponic dracaena suffer from this ailment. Bamboo must be removed from the container, to determine the degree of damage. Perhaps the situation can be saved by removing the affected roots.

Experienced growers prefer to completely remove the yellowed part of the stem. The flowerpot, the decorating elements, are thoroughly washed with soapy water, treated with boiling water. The plant is disinfected with a barely pink solution of potassium permanganate. Several tablets of activated carbon must be added to the water. The timely removal of fallen bamboo leaves from the water will help prevent water decay.

Group compositions made up of a large number of bamboo stems require special attention. Often, crowding is the cause of root and stem rot.

Bamboo - Feng Shui meaning

The plant has very strong stems, which is why it personifies vitality and tenacity. Bamboo gives a person a sense of purpose, which many people sometimes lack.

In addition, it grows quite quickly, and therefore, in the teachings of Feng Shui, it also symbolizes accelerated growth in all spheres of life, be it a career, improving personal life, achieving wealth or improving health. Even paintings depicting bamboo are able to harmonize a person's life.

If you pay attention to the stem of the plant, you will notice that each subsequent part is longer than the previous one. This also plays an important role in the interpretation of the meaning of bamboo. This feature symbolizes harmonious and gradual development, when a person goes through it step by step.

Bamboo also protects the house and its owners from negative forces from the outside, and is able to speed up the fulfillment of desires.

If you decide to buy bamboo for your home, choose a living plant and pay attention to the number of stems, each of which carries a special meaning.

2 stems. It is favorable for building a happy, harmonious relationship in which mutual respect, mutual support and unconditional love reign.

3 stems. If you want to find spiritual harmony and find happiness within yourself, which will not depend on external circumstances, get a bamboo consisting of three stems.

5 stems symbolize material well-being. The flow of money into your home will increase if you acquire a plant with five stems.

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7 stems. They will contribute to the fact that you and your loved ones will find something that cannot be bought for any money - excellent health, great well-being and many years of life.

8 stems. They activate the flows of energy, which are responsible for continuous development and growth in any area of ​​life. After all, the inverted number eight personifies infinity.

9 stems. It is a symbol of good luck. If you want to be more fortunate and each time you are surprised to find that the events and circumstances of your life are developing in the best way, 9 bamboo stalks are what you need.

20 stems are suitable for those who want to make family relationships more pleasant, warm and friendly. The effect of the bamboo is enhanced by tying these stems with a red satin ribbon.

21 stalks of bamboo are able to activate positive energies that you can direct to any area you want - it all depends on which zone you place the plant in.

How to use bamboo items correctly

Signs are mostly associated with bamboo products, which are used in home interiors.

The most common are bamboo sticks.Feng Shui recommends tying them with a red ribbon to enhance the beneficial effects. They are used suspended over doorways to block negative energy flows.

And the positive is attracted by the bamboo flute. Tied with a bright ribbon and located under the ceiling with the long end up, the short end down.

Wind chimes or wind chimes made from bamboo tubes. A beautiful trinket that reacts to air currents with a pleasant sound. Aesthetic component for five plus. Feng Shui masters urge to place such bells in the southeast or east part of the room.

Bamboo - signs and superstitions

Signs called bamboo a symbol of happiness, attracting good luck, making wishes come true. It improves health, helps you achieve your goals, raises money, and improves the quality and duration of life. The plant relieves fatigue and charges with optimism. Tropical shoots help children to achieve success in school, and adults - at work.

The ancient Chinese believed that bamboo has a number of medicinal properties that the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom still use to treat diseases of the respiratory tract (in this it is similar to its fern neighbor on the windowsill), digestive tract, colds, and also to increase potency.

Interpretation of signs about a bamboo seen in a dream:

• for a man: summer - gossip, winter - an interesting event, autumn - deterioration of health, spring - intrigue;
• for a woman: summer - threats, winter - elimination of problems, autumn - a nervous breakdown, spring - confusion in business.

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If a child dreamed of a tropical cereal, it means that he is developing well both physically and spiritually.

Bamboo blooms every 100-150 years and then fades. According to signs, such an event is considered an auspicious sign. The plant gives its last strength to its owner, endowing him with wisdom and health. If a lonely person is lucky enough to see flowering, he will soon meet his true love and create a strong family. Indoor ivy has a similar mystical property.

Why does the plant turn yellow?

In a yellowed plant, the root often rots over time, which leads to its death. Therefore, as soon as the stem turns yellow, action must be taken urgently.

The reasons why bamboo turns yellow may be as follows:

1. Yellowness can appear due to the use of tap water or due to improper watering. If melt water is used and the required watering regime is observed, a disease may be the cause of the wilting of the plant.
2. Possible infection with bacteria or mold. The most effective way to combat the disease is to amputate the affected part of the flower. Cut off the yellowed stem thoroughly so that not a single carrier of infection remains on the bamboo. To do this, the cut is made in a healthy area, departing from the yellowed place 2-3 cm.After the procedure, the cut must be allowed to dry out. After that, the wound is disinfected with charcoal powder and sealed with soft wax.
3. Excessive lighting can be another cause of yellow leaves. Bamboo often turns yellow if the place for it is chosen on the south side of the room.
4. If the hostess is too keen on feeding indoor plants, this can also cause the indoor bamboo to turn yellow. An exotic plant does not like an oversupply of fertilizers. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to grow bamboo in the ground. But to some, the sight of bamboo in the water seems more attractive. In this case, it is worth adhering to the principle: "it is better not to feed than to overfeed." The recommended feeding regime is once every 3 months. In spring and summer - every 3 weeks. It is impossible not to feed a plant that is in water at all. Lack of nutrition can lead to the same results - yellowing.

If the transparent vase in which the plant is immersed is filled with decorative stones or glass, care must be taken to disinfect them. Before using, the jewelry must be treated with boiling water, otherwise they can infect the bamboo. To prevent infection of the plant, as well as to eliminate the unpleasant odor, charcoal should be periodically added to the water. It will also be a flower food.

The yellowing of the leaves of a flower is not always associated with improper care or illness. Each bamboo leaf lives on average for about 2 years, after which it turns yellow and falls off. Therefore, when the leaves periodically turn yellow and fall off - this is quite normal.

Indoor bamboo, which gives the room an exotic look, is not actually bamboo. This is Dracaena Sandera (Latin name Dracaena sanderiana) - a plant of the Asparagus family, named after the British gardener Konrad Sander.

Lighting and humidity parameters for dracaena

Hardy bamboo can be difficult to kill. You can only lose an exotic specimen by drastically changing the growing conditions. Dracaena won the love of interior designers for her undemandingness to the sun. Excess lighting is often the cause of a yellowed plant. A herbaceous perennial grows well in the depths of a bright room and absolutely cannot stand the sun's rays.

Air humidity plays an important role in potted plants. Care must be taken to humidify the air if dracaena grows in the ground. It is advisable to install a flowerpot next to an aquarium or other container with water. Hydroponic growing favors optimal humidity levels and does not require additional hassle.

Indoor bamboo growing in the ground is watered at least twice a week, preventing the soil from drying out. Experienced gardeners add hydrogel granules to the soil to ensure uniform moisture in the substrate.

Indoor air purification

Bamboo is a great plant to keep indoors, but it also has tremendous benefits for indoor air. Bamboo has been rated 8.6 / 10 by NASA on the list of plants that purify the air.

It fights pollutants in the air, purifies the air from phomaldehyde, xylene and carbon monoxide. Bags filled with bamboo charcoal can be stored indoors to absorb unpleasant odors and keep the smell fresh at home while absorbing excess moisture, which also encourages mold growth.

Antibacterial and antimicrobial properties

Bamboo sheets can protect your bed from germs. Due to its antimicrobial and antibiotic properties, bamboo textiles are gaining popularity not only for babies but also for adults.
The plant is rarely affected by pests or infectious bacterial diseases. Poultices made from shoots are used to bandage and clean wounds to prevent infections and to heal infected wounds. Bamboo fiber socks are used today to prevent foot odor.