The smaller bamboo species can grow no more than 4 meters and have smaller leaves and gaps that are ideal for hedges and screens. The following species or bamboo types are ideal for screens and hedges because of their characteristics:



- Gracilis

- Alphonse Karr

- Fasca

- Amoenus

- Oldhami

- Ventricosa

* What about bamboo flooring?

Aside from the close-to-nature ambiance of the bamboo flooring, it can also make your room glow with light. In addition, bamboo flooring absorbs heat. That heat can be contained by concrete walls leaving your place with a nice room temperature. The unique and elegant look of the bamboo flooring is invaluable and incomparable to any other type of flooring.

* Can I get bamboo furniture?

There are many places where you can find bamboo furniture. Local furniture shops around your area may have furniture that is made of bamboo and rattan. Stroll around furniture stores to see what they have. Ask the sales clerk what they have in bamboo. The internet can also be a good medium for searching for bamboo furniture. The internet not only allows you to view the actual products and know the price immediately on line, but you can also find some very good sales online.

* Do bamboo fishing poles work?

Bamboos are very flexible plants. Its flexibility is such that it can withstand a good wind passing through it. In olden times, bamboos were the primary material used for fishing rods. Some people still prefer bamboo and continue to use it to this day. To use a bamboo fishing rod, a person must master pulling the fish onto the bank without the aid of the rail.

* Can bamboo be used for medicinal purposes?

Chinese people have been using parts of bamboo for medicinal purposes for centuries. The parts of bamboo used to cure common diseases include the bamboo sap, the bamboo leaves, and bamboo shavings. The bamboo sap collected in the joints of the bamboo is used to resolve phlegm. The bamboo sap also cures cough or can help an unconscious person regain consciousness. The leaves of the bamboo are boiled and the tea that can be extracted from it may be used to treat fever. Thus, many parts of the bamboo can be used as natural herbal alternative medicine.