China’s Qixi Festival is coming soon and Chinese couples are used to giving gifts to each other on this day. Booboa’s bamboo handicrafts can express emotions, and flowers or green plants are also good choices. Today, I will introduce a plant that can be used as a gift and can also bring tropical charm to home decoration- Bamboo Palm.
What is bamboo palm?
Bamboo palm is native to tropical rain forests in Mexico and Central America, with upright stems and large leaves, typically one or two meters high. Although bamboo palm is not bamboo, but belongs to the palm genus, it has many similarities with bamboo, that is the reason why it is called bamboo palm.
The first similarity is that bamboo palm has stems that are independent and straight upwards like bamboo. From the stem only, it does look very much like bamboo in appearance. Bamboo palm is a green plant in all seasons, this is same as bamboo plant. Lastly, the growth conditions required by bamboo palm are also very similar to those of bamboo.
Planting bamboo palm requires well drained and nutrient rich soil, with a pH value between 6.0-6.5 being optimal. Watering once everyday in normal times, and once every other day in winter. Watering should be done thoroughly instead of just wetting the surface soil, mainly to keep the soil moist and prevent water accumulation. For bamboo palm, plenty indirect light sources are the best, but its vitality is tenacious, and it can also survive in corners with insufficient light or outdoors with strong sunlight.
Charm of bamboo palm
The straight stem and large green leaves are the typical appearance of a bamboo palm, with the arrangement of leaves resembling a large fan and ostrich feathers. The wind blows over, and the leaves of the bamboo palm flutter, bringing a tropical atmosphere to the entire environment. This is the most direct reason why it is loved by people, but besides that, easy maintenance and the ability to purify the air are also crucial.
As mentioned above, bamboo palm does not have high requirements for growth conditions like bamboo. And it is still a pet friendly plant that is non-toxic and harmless to pets, so you no longer have to worry about your cats and dogs accidentally eating plants at home. It can purify the air effectively, create a healthy and peaceful home environment to help people enter sleep better.
Whether indoors or outdoors, planted in garden or potted, planted alone or mixed with other plants, bamboo palm can bring a different charm. If you want to try pairing bamboo palm with bamboo weaving pots or bamboo fences, please visit Booboa to realize your home creative idea.
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