Making your cut above the node also makes the pruning process easier, as these spots are less thick.

If the branch is too thick, cut it away with your secateurs. Just make the cut as close to the stalk as possible.

A bamboo’s flowers generally have a feather-like appearance. Another way that you can help a flowering bamboo is to make sure that the base of the plant is clear to allow good air circulation.

Unlike running bamboos, clumping plants are less likely to spread aggressively.