Saturday, 7 November 2015

Benefits Derived From Blue Henon Bamboo Tree

By Mattie Knight


There is increased need for beautification of the environment as many companies and entities call for the need to make the environment green. The world has been depleted a lot by human activities such as logging and large scale production to a point that it is necessary for reforestation. Blue henon bamboo tree is one among the solutions that many people opt for due to the many benefits its offers.

The family in which the plant belongs is called phyllostachys nigra. Major defining characteristics are height and aggressiveness. A typical, full grown plant can stand as high as thirty feet. Aging leads to a change in the normal green color to sky-blue coloration. The change starts at the nodes when a gray wax-like dust starts being deposited at the nodes. The name transformation in color of the poles is partly responsible for the name.

The diameter of bamboo poles varies with age and mature ones have diameters that are as wide as six inches. Furniture can be manufactured from poles of such large diameters. Many people are attracted to the plant because of this benefit and many others. The first benefit is the ease with which it can be planted and cared for. Additionally, it has good ability to survive frost and drought.

Blue henon bamboo plant also has very green leaves, which make it very attractive when planted in the garden. It gives a green touch to the garden that is very hard to match, especially with the many benefits that accompany it. Mature ones give a very nice shade and a sense of privacy to people and animals. When planted along the fence, the may offer security in addition to privacy.

Blue henon bamboo has many varieties that offer people a wide choice to pick from. The variation ins characteristics and properties of the various species makes them suitable for different settings and functions. Not all kinds of plants offer this special feature. People new to the practice of planting caring for plants are advised consider this plant because it not only offers benefits but is also low-maintenance.

In order to achieve best performance, the growing conditions need to be watched carefully otherwise one risks getting a retarded plant. The first condition is availability of sufficient direct sunshine. Direct sunlight promotes growth and good health. The soil needs to be well-watered and moist most of the time. Additionally, soils should have a good level of fertility and slightly acidic.

Despite the size of mature bamboo poles, young plants are normally very small in size. They grow into huge trees slowly. One should keep in mind this growth when planning the space in which it is to be planted. They produce suckers that grow into independent trees too. Suckers can be pruned to control the number.

The current market has several service companies that produce the trees. One can place an order any time they want and specify the size, age, and variety among other features they want in the plant. Most sellers give discount when a buyer buys in bulk although that is not true for all sellers. However, when one asks for tips on planting and caring, most companies are usually happy to help.




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