Chapter II

Utilization of Indigenous
Raw Materials
Bamboo
Bamboos are a diverse
group of evergreen
perennial flowering plants
Giant bamboos are the
largest members of the
grass family.
Kinds of Bamboo
 1. Buddha Bamboo
• Native to the Chinese
regions, the Buddha
Bamboo (Bambusa
ventricosa) variant is
widely popular for its
lumpy nodes that are
strikingly similar to
Buddha’s bulging belly.
 2. Umbrella Bamboo
• If you’re looking for a cute,
non-invasive bamboo for
your home, the Umbrella
Bamboo (Fargesia murielae)
might just be your perfect
option. Completely non-
invasive, this is an elegant
and solid bamboo that is
adaptable to almost all
temperatures.
 3. Guadua Bamboo
• Guadua is a but a type of
thorny bamboo that is
primarily found in Uruguay.
• As a building material, the
Guadua Bamboo performs
exceptionally well since it
comes with multiple
watershed protection
attributes. In some instances,
people also use it for its
mechanical properties.
 4. Japanese Arrow Bamboo
• Being a cold specie, this bamboo
can withstand extremely low
temperatures. It also thrives well
in complete or partial shade and
boasts leaves shaped like that of
the palm tree.
• Unlike many other species of
bamboo, the Arrow bamboos can
thrive in containers and withstand
salty air.
5. Japanese Cane Bamboo
The unique feature of the
Japanese Cane bamboo lies in
the fact that it is named after
Japan even after being primarily
cultivated in parts of China. This
plant is known for its smooth
canes and upon maturing, it
emerges with a beautiful shade
of dark green.
 6. Hedge Bamboo
They prefer a warm climate
as it promotes rapid growth.
In case the temperature level
drops, the growth will take
an instant halt. While Hedge
Bamboos aren’t invasive,
they can steadily spread to
create a tiny bamboo
orchard measuring up to 20
feet in width.
7. Dwarf Green Stripe
Bamboo
• The most striking aspect
of these bamboos lies in
their striped green leaves
that look truly stunning
in summer and spring
months. Dwarf green
stripes are known to be
deciduous even during
the winters.
 8. Green-Glaucous Bamboo
• The Green Glaucous
bamboo (Phyllostachys
viridiglaucescens) is known
to grow super well and
spread extensively for
creating a grove. Thanks to
the quality, they work really
well as a living fence or a
solid privacy screen
9. Painted Bamboo
• These trees are best known
for their stripes along the
culms and their golden canes
with unique markings. Unlike
other bamboos, the canes of
the Painted Bamboo feature
stunning patterns across
every node.
 10. Chilean Bamboo
• Unlike other species, Chilean
bamboos can withstand frost
and are widely planted in
temperate areas.
• The flowers from the Chilean
bamboo are light brownish
and the plant is known to
bloom for until 60 years.
 11. Moso Bamboo
• Growing up to 60 feet,
these bamboos are known
to be one of the hardiest
and tallest bamboos across
the globe. Their culms are
extremely thick with a
width going up to 8
inches. 
 12. Black Bamboos
• These bamboos assume a
marble brownish hue almost
immediately until becoming
fully black over the next couple
of years. Each of these canes
passes through phases of color
development which further
adds to their multi-colored hue.
The canes are around two
inches in width a perfectly
smooth and slimy surface.
 13. Timber Bamboo
• Native to China, this plant is
primarily harvested for
timber and their canes are
incredibly smooth and
glossy. When young, the
plants have an emerald
green hue. They eventually
fade to yellowish-green
upon aging.
Treatments
• You can treat bamboo through a chemical
process, which primarily uses borax and
synthetic wood sealers. Or you can cure
your bamboo poles by natural methods,
involving heat or saltwater. Without proper
seasoning of the bamboo, the material is
vulnerable to fungus and insects.
Sample Crafts