The first Filipinos. Many historians and scientists believe that the first inhabitants of the Philippine islands emerged during the Pleistocene period. Noted social scientist Henry Otley Beyer believes that Filipinos descended from different groups that came from Southeast Asia in successive waves of migration.

The story sets a whole new level of optimism wherein it is dominant among Filipinos! The story presents the Philippine folklore about a mango tree and a bamboo tree at the beginning. They cannot agree as to which was stronger between them, so they called the wind to make the decision. The wind blew its hardest.

The Filipino character is similar to the bamboo because it has flexibility, endurance, and harmony with nature. It bends with the wind, but can survive a storm. Just like the bamboo, the Filipino nation goes along with the forces of nature and politics. It copes with “fate” rather than fights against it.

The bamboo tree was wiser. Knowing it was not as robust as the mango tree, every time the wind blew, it bent its head gracefully. We are pliant like the bamboo tree.

The story expresses a lesson about humility and resiliency. Even in the slightest breeze, the bamboo tree sways gently with the wind. It is firmly rooted and does not break. Similarly, Filipinos are known to be modest and versatile.

The dominant characteristics of Filipinos compared to those of a bamboo are: Flexible ( the ability to bend without breaking) Filipinos can adjust to changing situations may they be easy or difficult. Filipinos can deal with different personalities as well that’s why they are in many places of the world.

In summary, bamboo is a symbol of strength, flexibility, and health. Its strength teaches us to stand upright and its flexibility teaches us to adapt to the harshest circumstances. The combination of these virtues teaches us how to find balance and inner peace in our lives, in turn improving our health.

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on this planet. It has been recorded growing at an amazing 47.6 inches in a 24 hour period. Bamboo is a crucial element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A grove of bamboo release 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

Answer. Answer: Bamboos are durable and strong. It is also resilient and dense. These traits are the same as filipinos that is why they compare themselves to bamboos.

La Indolencia de los Filipinos, more popularly known in its English version, “The Indolence of the Filipinos,” is a exploratory essay written by Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, to explain the alleged idleness of his people during the Spanish colonization.

Bamboo is the FASTEST growing land plant in the world… the only thing that grows quicker is giant sea kelp in the ocean! Bamboo is a giant grass! It is not a tree. Bamboo grows with shallow grass like roots (just like lawn), they just grow hard woody culms instead!

2. Bamboo can be an invasive threat to biodiversity. Bamboo that spreads and escapes your yard may cause ecological problems as well. Many spreading bamboo species are categorized as invasive exotic plants that crowd out native plants and threaten biodiversity.

That being the case, it seems there’s anecdotal evidence that bamboo plantations would indeed, increase snake populations in the area. This, in turn, would attract owls, raccoons, etc. that would feed on the rats, AND the snakes.

In fact, the FDA has no restrictions against growing bamboo. The FDA can regulate the import of foreign plants and vegetables for consumption or propagation, but it’s a state and local matter to pass laws about where you can or cannot plant bamboo.

Seabreeze bamboo

Removing the top of bamboo will not result in cane regrowth, but rather in new leaves growing from the cut. Therefore, cutting a stand of bamboo down to the ground won’t eradicate it — stalks eventually regrow, but from the base rather than from cut canes.

Generally timber bamboos do not lose their leaves in the winter. However, if temperature drop well below 0 F for an extended time, bamboo can loose a significant amount of foliage.

Kill Bamboo With Vinegar One of the best organic methods to kill bamboo is with distilled white vinegar. Vinegar is highly acidic and will kill new growth. Rhizomes make it difficult to eradicate the bamboo.

Bamboo produces new canes (culms) in the Spring. These shoots emerge out of the ground and grow in height and diameter for around 60 days. During this 60 day period, it will produce limbs and leaves. After the 60 day period of growth, the bamboo cane never grows in height or diameter again.

Rigorous mowing can deplete the bamboo’s resources and kills unwanted bamboo within a few years. Dig up small clumps of bamboo after shoots are cut down. Although these plants can spread extensively, their roots are fairly shallow, typically growing less than a foot deep.

Easy to grow. As long as the climate is right, bamboo grows in nearly any type of reasonably fertile well-drained soil. It requires little maintenance and is relatively drought tolerant, although it performs better with regular irrigation.

If you already have a bamboo plant in a pot or in the landscape, it’s simple to propagate by cutting sections of the stem and replanting them, a method called culm-segment cutting. Cut as many culm sections for replanting as bamboo plants you want to grow. Each section will grow into a new plant.

Best Tool for Cutting Bamboo

• Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip Cutting Tool.
• KAKURI Bamboo Cutting Japanese Hand Saw.
• LANNERET 16 Inch Gasoline Powered Chainsaw.
• Corona RS 7041 Razor Tooth Folding Saw.
• Home Planet Gear EverSaw Folding Hand Saw.

Six stalks attract prosperity and advantages to achieve greater wealth. In the Chinese language, “six” sounds like the word “luck”. Seven stalks bestow good health. Eight stalks improve fertility.

Cutting: The best way to cut bamboo is with a fine-bladed hacksaw or a power saw….So let’s look at 12 projects using bamboo that you can try right now.

1. Room Divider.
2. Wall Decor.
3. Headboard.
4. Coat Rack.
5. Coffee Table.
6. Garden Edging.
7. Planters.
8. Plant Trellis.

Flower Shop Network Plant Expert: The nature of lucky bamboo is to grow a single stalk. However, you can make al lucky bamboo stalk branch by cutting the top off. If you top the lucky bamboo stalk, two new branches will appear on the side of the stalk just below the cut. You can then root the top to start a new stalk.

Lucky bamboo will also readily root in the soil. To root a new plant, gently push the trimmed stalk down into fresh potting soil, making sure that at least one root node is beneath the soil level. Keep the plant moist and warm until new growth begins to emerge.

The freshly cut bamboo stems are placed on a stone (to avoid soil contact). The stem is placed upright, leaning against another bamboo tree with branches and leaves attached for about 3-4 weeks. This way, bamboo stems lose their humidity progressively true natural ventilation and transpiration true the leaves.

However, one rule of thumb- harvest bamboo that is at least 5 years old- for maximum strength and durability. Also, cure the bamboo in the shade for two months after cutting the bamboo, and allowing the leaves to transpire the moisture out of the culm.

Bamboo Protector is a specially developed transparent sealer for bamboo products with UV protection for exterior use. When applied to outdoor bamboo structures, poles, fencing or furniture it will prevent weathering and shall provide long term protection.