Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 23, 2016 Staff Share Posted September 23, 2016 Growing bamboo trees on a balcony Certain trees are not appropriate at one's apartment balcony. For example; bamboo trees need as much height as possible. In this photo, the trees have even exceeded the height of the owners balcony ceiling. It is dangerous to trim the trees now. Even if the upper floor neighbour gave them permission to do so. Cannot also image the amount of falling leaves to neighbors below... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 31, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 31, 2018 Bamboo trees shed a lot of leaves especially during the drier seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 31, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 31, 2018 Umbrella type of tree... Actual Italian name is Bucida molinetti. During the dry Seasons, it sheds lots and lots of small leaves... Stepping on these leaves is like stepping on mini-fire crackers...as one can hear the grinding + popping sound as the leaves are crushed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 31, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 31, 2018 Opposite is true for these trees. They shed few leaves at any one time. Well behaved and can grow thin and tall. A good thing is that they look so unappealing to the termites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 5, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted January 5, 2019 Bamboo plants do not have just a single tree trunk. In fact each tree /trunk will grow out. And this is how it looks like : lumped together A cluster of 100 over trunks, here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 17, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted July 17, 2019 More bamboo concerns.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 1, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted December 1, 2019 Related: Bucida molinetti ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted March 9, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted March 9, 2020 Location: Jalan Tua Kong 1. Bamboo trees grows in clumps. From a few clumps to like a cluster of bamboo trees: 2. Above: These bamboo trees are like overgrown toe nails. They keep on multiply. 3. Above: Luckily the trees were amputated at the solid part. 3.1 Else if chopped at part of it’s compartment area.. may become a breeding grounds of mosquito larvaes. 3.2 As it takes just two cents shallow height of water to be able to breed the larvaes. 4. Another disadvantage of bamboo trees is it’s ability to shed lots of leaves! 4.1. Lots of maintenance both in the need for frequent trimming as well as cleaning it’s surrounding areas. 4.2. Snakes often find refuge within the bamboo trees. 5. Really, what more can I say! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 29, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 29 July 2020 Jungle growing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 1, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted August 1, 2020 Overgrown bamboo tree. Circled in red Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 28, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted October 28, 2020 Location: Cambridge Road Plenty of fallen bamboo leaves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 20 Author Staff Share Posted January 20 This is the hallmark of growing bamboo plant… Lots of shedded leaves on the floor… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 28 Author Staff Share Posted January 28 Indeed rare to find Giant bamboo trees I. Asia… Source & Credit: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 5 Author Staff Share Posted July 5 Source & Credit: Some facts about bamboo: 1.Fast Growth: Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world. It has been recorded at growing 47.6 inches in 24 hours. Some species can even grow over a meter per day under optimal conditions. A new bamboo shoot reaches its full height in less than a year. 2. Oxygen Release: A grove of bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than any other tree out there. 3. Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide at a rate of 17 tons per hectare every year. It can act as a valuable carbon sink given how fast the plant grows. 4. No Fertilizer Required: Bamboo doesn’t need fertilizer to grow. It can self-mulch by dropping its leaves and use the nutrients to grow. 5. Drought Resistance: Bamboos are drought-tolerant plants. They can grow in the desert. 6. Wood Replacement: Bamboos can be harvested in 3-5 years compared to the 20-30 years of most softwood trees. 7. Building Material: Bamboo is incredibly strong and sturdy. It has been used as support for concrete as well as scaffolding, bridges, and houses. 8. Soil Stability: Bamboo has a wide network of underground roots and rhizomes that prevent soil erosion. 9. Natural Air Conditioner: Bamboo cools the air surrounding it by up to 8 degrees in the summer. 10. Invasiveness: Some species of bamboo, especially ‘running’ bamboos, can be invasive due to their extensive root systems, which allow them to spread rapidly. However, not all species are invasive, and with proper management, the environmental impact can be minimized. Organizer Bamboo Nursery Source & Credit: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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