A Japanese scientist once measured what is believed to be the fastest growth rate for any bamboo. A culm of ma-dake, Japan's most common bamboo, grew nearly four feet in one 24-hour day.

Temperature and Humidity Common bamboo prefers warm, humid conditions, like those of its Southeast Asian native habitat. While this species is slightly more cold-tolerant than some tropical bamboo ...

These are two of the most common bamboo instruments: The dizi is a bamboo flute and is widely used in Chinese folk music and ...