From: johnm@wndrsvr.la.ca.us (johnm)
Subject: Re: bamboo in containers

af017@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David R. Smith) writes:
> Can bamboo be grown in containers?  If so, what species, small or
> large? Running or clump variety?  Are the roots hard to contain..
> will they break through a wood, clay or plastic pot?  thanks for any
> info.

All of my bamboos are in containers, clumpers work best but runners do
fine their runners just tend to go round and round looking for a way
out.  I have never have any container break. I do pull them out every
year or so and hack off a bunch of the root mass; if you do not they
get very hard to water. Many types make neat indoor plants too.