Is this black bamboo plant an invasive or non-invasive species?
595290
I'm not sure if this plant is invasive. I think not - - but would check with the nursery. I've got mine in a large pot. It's already sprouted 2 shoots that are growing well. It sits in the sun (faces East) and has been OK.
595291
It's a runner (invasive), not a clumped. I planted mine in a huge plastic pot, of which I read, it will eventually burst. It has sprouted another full stalk in the five months that I've had it. So, seems to not mind the intensive heat here (Las Vegas). I water it twice a day.
595292
It is invasive. I planted mine in a huge planter, and in five months, it already has a new stalk!!!, as its a runner, not clumper.
595293
black bamboo is a running bamboo, so it can be considered invasive, although I've heard its not as vigorous as some other running bamboos.
36069
No. It would fall apart---unless you wanted to destroy it. Bamboo can be acquired easier.3
869296
I don't think it matters. This is a very robust plant and grows extremely fast. Don't plant it anywhere that you can't control, i.e. around trees because it will completely take over the tree!
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Jonathan - I can't answer the question about bamboo, but if you find out, you can let me know....I have a bit of a problem with that, also. I bought the QuikPro for "torpedo" grass...terrible to get rid of and it won't happen overnight. That being said, after a few weeks of spraying (once a week), it has killed the top layer...I am told that it will take approximately six months for it to be gone altogether...but I am satisfied with the results of QuikPro so far. I know this doesn't answer your question, but I do believe the product is good.
1507744
It also comes from (mostly I guess) Polygonum cuspidatum, which grows like an invasive plant in many areas. Google it!
1998104
It is an invasive species in most of the south. Grows like wild fire. ... just plant like you would any other outdoor plant. Just keep it controlled.
631874
This is the second year since I planted this bamboo. New shoots have, come up either side about 1 foot away from the original t but no further so it may be clumping
228752
Bamboo is a grass. It grows up to 24 inches a day. I don't think you need to worry about saving the bamboo.
2208362
the plant comes from native Thailand. just google it and you will find a lot of infos.
1400515
I don't know I ordered the seeds and never planted any. I already have it growing in my yard.it is an ornamental plant also
930072
Invasive May be the wrong term, comfrey will bring fertility to your soil, plus all the benefitis of this amazing plant can offer. This one, I can tell by the flowers will go to seed, be aware of that, you can control it by removing theme before they drop.
920383
I think it is because the plant itself doesn't grow in the USA. It is only packaged on the USA!
428069
Eventually it will, although black bamboo isn't as aggressive as some other types. I installed a rhizome barrier prior to planting. If you're going to pot it, you'll have to go in and trim the runners every year or two.
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I'll tell you exactly what I did and my bamboo planters are nice and green and healthy, but slow growing which suits me fine. I used a 4" deep bowl and put one layer of clear acrylic rocks on the bottom. Then placed the bamboo on top of them. The bowl is 7" in diameter. I then finished filling up the bowl around the bamboo with acrylic rocks all the way to the top. These anchor the plant in place. I use Brita filtered water to water my plants. I purchased Super Green bamboo food which comes in a squeeze bottle. Every other month I squeeze 1/2 a bottle into a glass of brita pitcher filtered water. Every fourth month I will take this plant to the kitchen sink and I will use this filtered water to totally run over the sides of the bowl to completely change the water inside the bowl. I will also use this same water to wet a cloth and clean off any dust on the leaves. I have used this method to create a total of three planters of which I gave two as gifts. I used artificial small sunflowers to poke in the rocks to add more color. Looks Great! Will grow in filtered light or complete shade. You'll have a live plant for years with very little care. The leaves will not turn brown if given bamboo food and regular water change. I've made these planters for over 6 months now and as of now, they ALL are healthy, green and growing.
184709
I believe it is; however, I have not tried it yet my plant is still too small
1301430
"Lucky Bamboo" is not actually bamboo at all but rather is a plant called Dracaena sanderiana. It requires indirect bright light but NO actual direct sunlight. On the other hand, regular outdoor bamboo requires lots of direct sunlight. If you planted "lucky bamboo" outside, especially in Southern Nevada, it would be dead within a week.
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I don't know. I can tell you that I had no luck with this plant. I followed all the instructions and ending throwing it away. It was wasted money.