Most of the bamboo we see is green, but not all. For example, black bamboo has a black stem, which is also the origin of its name. The value of black bamboo is in various aspects, we are trying to discuss several prominent aspects among them.
Before discussing the use value, the characteristic of black bamboo shall be known. Black bamboo is native to southern China and is one of the most widely planted bamboo species. In its seedling stage, the stems and leaves are no different from other bamboo, they are all emerald green. After one year, bamboo poles will gradually develop purple spots and then gradually turn into deep purple or black. Black bamboo poles have thin and hard walls, dense materials, smooth surfaces, and excellent toughness. These characteristics determine its value in industry.
The stem of black bamboo can be used in buildings, like bamboo pavilion, bamboo bridge, as well as in bamboo handicrafts, like bamboo fan, bamboo shade. It can also be made into bamboo instrument, furniture, bamboo fiber textiles and so on. Compared with other bamboo, black bamboo has fine fibers, smooth surface, with few scars or other defects. Therefore, when splitting bamboo strips, black bamboo does not require too much polishing treatment.
There are bamboo crafts made of various bamboo species in Booboa. If you come there, you can compare them. Black bamboo is highly suitable for making bamboo crafts that require higher precision, and the finished products have a warm and glossy luster.
In addition to industrial value, black bamboo itself also has landscape value as a plant. Due to different growth times, the stems of black bamboo may appear green, with purple spots on a green background, purple black, or bright black. These colors, along with the green bamboo leaves, create a completely new viewing experience. Therefore, black bamboo is planted widely in park and garden.
Black bamboo planted widely has strong ecological value. It fixes carbon, releases oxygen, and makes air quality better. It also plays an important role in soil and water conservation. Replacing wood with bamboo, and replacing plastic with bamboo are both measures for green living.
Besides these prominent points, black bamboo can also be used as medicine, its shoot can be eaten. All in all, the value of black bamboo is too high to elaborate on one by one. There are over a thousand known bamboo species in the world, and human exploration of them is still ongoing. We always believe that the endless value of bamboo will bring an innovation in lifestyle.
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