Bamboo Trivia

People are fascinated by Giant Pandas. Kids are especially fond of them. Many young tykes own a panda bear among their stuffed animal collections. To a lesser degree, we are also enamored  with the red panda. Bamboo is the favorite food of both the Giant Panda and the Red Panda. So, it's only natural that we like bamboo and are interested in just about anything about this versatile plant. Bamboo trivia will help you on your way to becoming knowledgeable and a subject matter expert on the veratile bamboo plant.

Did You Know? Bamboo leaves are poisonous. So, think twice about planting if you have young children.

Bamboo Trivia

• This plant is classified as a "Grass".
• There are softwoods and hardwood varieties.
• The tallest varieties can grow 80-100 feet tall.
• They are an easy-to-grow plant, indoors or out.
• They are invasive, fast-growing plants.
• It is drought-resistant and need little or no fertilizer.
• Depending upon variety, it flowers every 3 to 150 years.
• Other than phytoplankton, it releases more oxygen than any other plant. It is also efficient in absorbing carbon dioxide.
• The stems are hollow.
• Bamboo is the favorite food of giant panda bears.
• Red pandas eat it, too.
• Only the young bamboo shoots are edible for humans. And importantly, only from certain varieties of this plant. If you don't know which ones are safe to eat, don't eat them.
• An adult giant panda can consume 45 pounds of bamboo per day.
• World Bamboo Day is September 18.
• Varieties are native to every continent except Antarctica and Europe.
• The Giant Panda is often referred to as a "beast". While we think of them as cuddly and cute, they are a wild animal.
• Red pandas are also called "lesser panda".
• Bamboo is versatile. It is used in construction, furniture, textiles, varieties and Crafts, landscaping, and much more.
• It is fire-resistant.
• Ancient Chinese cultures used it for both writing paper and as a writing tool.

 

More Information:

How to Grow Bamboo Indoors

How to Grow Bamboo Outdoors

World Bamboo Day

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