Tropical Bamboo® Nursery & Gardens

Bamboo Leaves Turning Yellow (south Florida)?

In south Florida, we really only have two seasons - the rainy season and the dry season. Our dry season starts around mid-November and ends around mid-May. When the seasons change, bamboos must also change (adapt) to the changing amount of available water in both the soil and air. If some of your bamboos' leaves are changing from green to yellow, or even a rust color, it's likely that this is simply a response to a change in ambient conditions. The yellow leaves will eventually shed and new l... READ MORE Posted December 11, 2019 at 03:31 PM

Bamboo as a Hedge or Privacy Screen

In the early 1990s, I had my bamboo-epiphany while working in the West Indies and in South America. The massive, timber bamboos (mostly Bambusa vulgaris and Guadua angustifolia) were impressive and I was sure I should grow these in my South Florida garden. I did eventually plant both species in my home garden but soon learned that timber bamboos were not necessarily the best choice for a relatively small space. The lesson learned was that, as with all plant groups, it's important to choo... READ MORE Posted February 07, 2010 at 03:27 PM

Bamboo Culm (cane) Discoloration

The many species and varieties oftropicalbamboos come in a wide range of sizes, overall forms, leaf sizes and textures - both solid green and variegated. Most have green culms (canes) - some have striated culms (vertical stripes).    Some species have a powder (bloom) or a furry coating on their base-green culms which changes the appearance to aspectacular light blue, silver, white, or tan/brown color.  A few species have culms that mature to a jet black or chocolate brown... READ MORE Posted July 07, 2009 at 08:58 PM

Bamboo Trimming & Maintenance

A frequently asked question atTropical Bamboo Nursery & Gardensis, "Can I trim my bamboo?" or "How do I trim and maintain my bamboo?"  The answer to the first question is not only yes you can, but yes, you should trim your bamboo!  I'll describe the methods and provide some tips but first it is important to understand why your bamboo should be trimmed.A clumping bamboo is usually planted as a small start, often one or two small culms that were growing in a small container. ... READ MORE Posted July 05, 2009 at 10:59 AM

Starbucks for Bamboo

Compared to many types of plants, pest management on bamboos is not considered a major issue. There are, however, a couple of different sucking insects (scale&mealybugs;) that may appear on your bamboo plants. The effects of these insects are always aesthetic, never fatal to the bamboo. Depending on the level of infestation and the discerning eye of the bamboo-owner, the bugs can be ignored or treated. Scale insects and mealybugs cannot be treated with contact insecticides because of their pr... READ MORE Posted July 02, 2009 at 08:45 AM

MapQuest & Google maps point to wrong location

Tropical Bamboo Nursery & Gardens is located on the N.E. corner of G Road East.  MapQuest & Google maps will sometimes point to a location on G Road West or a location on E Road. See map here for the correct location READ MORE Posted January 29, 2009 at 05:08 AM