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Bamboo plants

The two most popular bamboo plants in the United States are lucky bamboo and ornamental bamboo. Lucky bamboo is a great house plant for people on the go. It doesn’t take very much space, and it only requires minimal care. To keep your lucky bamboo plant happy all it needs is about an inch of water and plenty of direct sunlight. Because of its low maintenance this is a perfect gift for office workers, people who travel a lot, or people who have traditionally not had luck with house plants.

The second type of bamboo plants that are popular in the United States right now are ornamental bamboo plants. These bamboo plants are not really suitable for most homes and offices, as they can get pretty big when they mature. These plants also are fussier about their growing conditions. They need to be planted outside where the temperature always stays above -10 degrees Fahrenheit, and some variations of this plant need to be planted in areas that never drop below freezing.

Caring for bamboo plants is like caring for any other living thing. You will need to give it the right amount of food, water, and space for it to thrive. The specific care instructions for bamboo plants will vary from specie to specie. Some bamboo plants, like lucky bamboo, take very little care, while larger more ornamental bamboo plants take a lot of care. If you are interested in growing bamboo plants then you will want to talk to your local plant nursery to see what species will grow in your area, and what it takes to keep these plants alive and thriving.