Is this like a standard or common bamboo in terms of quality. Is there a hierarchy in the bamboo species? For example; rarity, beauty, hardiness and if so could somebody give me their opinion or a link on what that would be?

Thanks Roy, now as far as speed of growth goes if I cut the roots out and plant 16 feet of it http://www.bambooweb.info/bb/viewtopic. ... 87&start=0 Then use the rest to divide up and plant, is bigger better or should I stick to a couple feet?

South FL

Arachnotron Im in south FL, thanks for your quick reply. I was about to dig up the small rhizomes in the first picture, do people ever do that?

No there wont be any other bamboo around except I do plan to transplant several from that cluster to the other area.

Which species is this? thanx for the help

Im trying to figure out what kind of bamboo this is. I also have been getting some mixed info on how to propagate this plant, so ive posted these pics. Do I simply dig up the rhizomes and replant or do I cut the stock with some growth coming out of the ring and plant that?