Bamboo or rather reed? The two look very similar and yet they are so different. However, they are sometimes confused with each other. How can you tell the differences?
What are the differences between bamboo and reed?
Bamboo and reeds are different plants: Bamboo does not tolerate moisture and spreads via runners, while reeds grow in wet areas and form fewer runners. The bamboo grows faster and is more stable, but both offer good privacy and wind protection.
Are bamboo and reeds the same thing?
Bamboo and reeds are two completelydifferent plants However, they both belong to the sweet grass family and grow relatively quickly and tightly upright. But there are many differences between them, so you shouldn't plant them together, but rather separately.
What are the differences between bamboo and reed?
As aaquatic plant, reed needs a permanently moist substrate, whereas bamboocannot tolerate moisture. Bamboo is therefore less suitable for bank vegetation. Another difference between the two is that many bamboo species spreadusing runnersReeds are much easier to keep under control because they do not produce meter-long root runners. Bamboo also comes from subtropical to tropical regions, whileReed is also native to Europe. Here are some more differences:
- Bamboo is more stable and flexible
- Bamboo is fresh green, reed is yellower
What advantages does bamboo have over reed?
A bamboo grows much faster than a reed plant. Under good site conditions, a bamboo can grow 50 cm tall per day. This means you can get an opaque hedgemore quickly with bamboo than with reeds. In addition, bamboo isharder and more durablethan reeds. This makes it more valuable as a building material.
Do bamboo and reeds get along next to each other?
These two plants areunsuitable as plant neighbors While bamboo prefers a moderately moist forest floor, reeds grow best in or near water. If you plant these two plants in close proximity, the bamboo could over time crowd out the reeds. Its root suckers are very invasive.
What similarities do bamboo and reeds have?
Both reeds and bamboo providegood visibility and wind protection. They bothgrowquitefastand lookdense in their visual appearance. Their stalks vary in strength and hardness, but are often used for fences, mats, decorations or to protect trees.
Tip
On the safe side with reeds?
If you can't decide between bamboo and reeds, we recommend you do your research. Bamboo can be a stubborn creature that can be difficult to remove. Reeds, on the other hand, can be easily removed even after many years because they grow and multiply less extensively.
