What are the characteristics of bamboo?

I. Morphological characteristics

1, underground stem: the underground stem of bamboo actually grows horizontally, with many nodes, which will have buds and fibrous roots. Buds grow into bamboo, and some buds can't get out of the ground.

2. Bamboo leaves: The length of its bamboo leaves is usually 7.5- 16cm, which is relatively narrow and the width is only 1-2cm. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate, the tip is tapered, and the front of the leaves is hairless and dark green.

3. Bamboo flowers: There are many kinds of bamboo, and the colors of flowers are different, including white, yellow and green, and the colors are usually not bright.

Second, the habit characteristics

Its growth rate is very slow, usually it takes 3-5 years for underground stems to grow to a certain extent. This plant grows in pieces, and its bamboo shoots and whips are edible. In China, it is distributed all over the world, mainly in Africa, Asia and other countries.

Third, the characteristics of farming.

Bamboo has a great demand for water. Not only should there be enough water during cultivation, but also there should be no excess water. The requirements for soil are also very high, and it should be cultivated with slightly acidic fertile soil.