Growing bamboo inside?

I think all of us have seen those interesting looking little bowls with a stick of bamboo growing out of them...


Well, I was wondering if I would be able to take a clipping of the bamboo that grows outside my home and plant it the way as seen in those bowls(sometimes vases).


Is it possible to grow outdoor bamboo like this or is it a special type that is grown this way?


Thanks for any info.

Growing bamboo inside?
Yes you can. stick it in water and it will grow roots. Keep it in about two inches of water at all times. If you want it to stand up straight, you can get what is called a frog, it's basically a heavy circular weight that has spikes coming out of it. Put it in the bottom of your vase or pot and stick the bamboo onto the spikes. There are many different types of bamboo and I'm not sure if you can grow them all inside, but it doesn't hurt to try!
Reply:I got a new bamboo plant just the other day.


they r really pretty and interesting, the way they grow. I hope ours will grow into some funky shape
Reply:sorry, but the bamboo you see indoors is lucky bamboo which would explain why you see them at good luck stores. it is not a real bamboo tree unlike the one you have out side. also the indoor verity only grows 3 feet at best while the out side one may reach or already be 20 feet.





here is a photo of a lucky bamboo tree


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...