Once upon a time, bamboo was considered to be fairly rare and exotic althoughthere are some places where it grows wild. Finding a stand of wild bambooplants was considered lucky – an unlikely occurrence meant to bring goodfortune. Times have changed. Bamboo floors, blinds, and other wood productsare more popular than they have ever been. Although they are technically grassand not wood, bamboo plants have the strength and durability of wood, as wellas the beautiful appearance.

Bamboo lucky plants are now sold in drugstores as well as alongside nurseriesand hardware stores. It is amazing how many places you can find a bambooplant for sale. Often, you’ll see them on the counter in stores that don’tspecialize in that sort of thing. This isn’t so much about they been lucky, butbecause they are adorable. They are easily shaped into a variety of novelpositions, easy to take care of and fit very well into a small display pot.

One of the neat things about bamboo plants is that you can get them in anysize you want. Bamboo plants can get quite tall, but if you keep them incaptivity (excellent Bonsai plant) and take care of them properly, they can bekept at just about any suitable size. You can use ribbons, string, or wires toshape the plant as it grows and I have seen many novel geometrical formsmade out of this beautiful and versatile plant.

Bamboo plants are also one of the best gifts for the desperate. If you have toget someone something, and don’t want to buy another calendar, a bambooplant may be just the thing. After all, it is something that is somewhatnovel, yet still generic. You can give it to anyone whose tastes you don’tknow very well, and he or she will most likely appreciate it. It is the kind ofgift that people can get on the way to birthday parties.

Bamboo stands have a number of uses, even if you aren’t a carpenter or abeliever in luck. They make an excellent barrier and are an interestingalternative to the common shrubs. They give you privacy, while at the sametime giving your garden or lawn a novel, unique feel.

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