An Overview of Dendrocalamus asper

Dendrocalamus asper, or Giant Bamboo or Bambu Tali, is a bamboo species native to Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest and most robust bamboo species, with a diameter reaching up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) and a height of up to 40 meters (131 feet).

Due to its strength and durability, Giant Bamboo has many uses, particularly in construction and furniture making. It is also used for handicrafts, paper production, and as a food source for animals and humans. Bamboo is believed to have spiritual and medicinal properties in some cultures.

In addition to its practical uses, the Dendrocalamus asper is also essential for its environmental benefits. As a fast-growing plant, it can help prevent soil erosion, improve air quality, and sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

What You'll Love

• The Bamboo is used for arts, food, and construction
• They can be an excellent substitute for wooden products 
• Many technologies are using their poles for a robust construction 
• They are very ornamental and good looking

Benefits of Dendrocalamus Asper Bamboo 

There are many applications for bamboo, including building (flooring, roofing, scaffolding), furniture, food, biofuel, textiles, cloth, paper, pulp, charcoal, ornamental planting in gardens, and for environmental purposes.

It is an excellent plant for soil remediation, improving soil structure and fertility and serving as a significant carbon sink. It also makes an excellent ornamental plant. Giant striped bamboo offers a wealth of benefits and beauty.

How to Care And Sow Giant Bamboo Seeds

Before planting bamboo seeds, soak them in lukewarm water for at least a day. We recommend washing them in water and placing them in plastic containers to sow coco pellets. Seeds should be covered with a thin layer of peat (approximately 2 mm) and buried in pellets. After the substrate has been absorbed, a few millimeters of water should remain on the bottom of the ziplock bag, along with a few drops of universal fertilizer.

The ziplock bag should be sealed. The ziplock bag prevents moisture from evaporating, so water is not needed more. Bamboo seeds take between 10 and 40 days to germinate, depending on the species. In addition to that, you can construct a greenhouse.

You should ensure the greenhouse receives at least ten hours of indirect sunlight daily. Sunlight is necessary for seeds to grow into seedlings. Place your greenhouse away from direct sunlight to prevent your seeds from being burned. Keep your conservatory warm by covering it with a lid.

Once the seedlings have grown for one month, transplant them into larger planting containers. Make a hole with the potting soil specifically for plants in an open-soil garden to plant the seedlings. You will need to water your bamboo plants every two to three weeks.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Product: Giant Bamboo Seeds
• Season: Spring 
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Days to Harvest: 60 days
• Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil
• Temperature: 20-25 Degrees C
• Scientific Name: Bambusa vulgaris
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Monocots, Commelinids
• Order: Poales
• Family: Poaceae
• Subfamily: Bambusoideae
• Species: D. asper