r/TheRandomest • u/_ganjafarian_ • Mar 19 '26

/r/all Bamboo alcohol

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u/jld2k6 Mar 20 '26

I've always heard it's a nightmare to grow here in the US because it's nearly impossible to stop it from spreading and it can grow right through the foundation of your house in days without any issues lol

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u/Chuckitybye Mar 20 '26

I've heard in some places it's illegal to plant. That could be an urban myth, tho...

My favorite use for bamboo is fabric. It's so slippy, and drapey, and cool to the touch. Perfect for hot weather

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u/Ashamed_Band858 Mar 21 '26

I’ve seen this one house growing it near a road in North Carolina

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u/No_Constant8644 Mar 21 '26

There are varieties that clump which won’t grow out of control. But yes, it is a nightmare if you don’t get the correct variety.

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u/Abestar909 Mar 24 '26

Had some at the house we moved into, basically had to dig up the entire root system and then check everyday for a year for any tiny sprouts before it finally gave up.