07-23-2010, 11:34 AM
Oh sure, Orchidland no problem. The thing with bamboo is it's hard to have faith that the tiny little plant with be a full screen within a year and mature in two years. It looks so nothing. It can be worth it to buy some that is a year older to get the presence faster. There are so many types of bamboo that will work. The otatea is relatively affordable and doesn't get as tall. I have other bamboo that I put in the ground here less than three years ago, with only one piece taken from a parent plant, that is now 30 foot tall on the way to 40-60. Otatea will stay at 15 feet or so.
Re your original question, yeah I agree, the travelers are messy and high maintenance. The similar in form giant white bird of paradise has been low maintenance for me. I suppose that coquis would love that too, but what don't coquis love. Just gotta keep the stuff away from the house.
Re your original question, yeah I agree, the travelers are messy and high maintenance. The similar in form giant white bird of paradise has been low maintenance for me. I suppose that coquis would love that too, but what don't coquis love. Just gotta keep the stuff away from the house.