Why does bamboo grow so fast?

It is the result of bamboo cell division, enlargement and elongation. Generally speaking, plants grow by gradually dividing and expanding the cells in the apical meristem. But bamboo is different, its branches are segmented, and the meristem is not only at the top, but also at every node.

The lower part of each internode of bamboo has cells with strong mitotic ability. In spring, when the temperature is right and the air is humid, these cells will divide and elongate rapidly.

The cells in the lower part of each internode of bamboo move at the same time, so bamboo shoots grow fast, while other plants grow not as fast as bamboo because of the slow division of internode cells.

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Matters needing attention in bamboo planting

1. Bamboo can be planted all year round, but the best time is late spring, because at this time bamboo recovers and begins to grow, and there is more rain in spring and summer, which is beneficial to bamboo survival. Therefore, it is recommended to choose rainy weather in late spring or sunny time in the morning and evening.

2. After planting, it is necessary to set a fixed bracket for the bamboo with large crown width to fix the bamboo to prevent the wind or people and animals from shaking the bamboo and affecting the growth of bamboo roots. You can water it once.

3. In the case of continuous drought and no rain, water it in time to keep the soil moist. Bamboo generally does not shed leaves and remains in a normal state, but there are also a few bamboos that shed leaves because of the water supply obstacle of the root system. As long as the bamboo leaves voluntarily, it means that the bamboo has survived.

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