Bamboo is a rare plant in indoor compositions, but in a greenhouse or a large room it looks impressive. In indoor culture, dwarf forms are usually grown. Stems—the canes of indoor bamboos—are hollow inside, jointed; on them, on short petioles, are narrow linear leaves up to 10 cm long. Several species are found in commerce. The glaucous bamboo does not exceed 40 cm in height. The variegated bamboo, up to 0.7–1 m tall, has leaves with cream stripes. Taller species (2.5–3.5 m high) are striking as solitary container plants. These include the multilayered bamboo, which has a variegated form, the glossy bamboo with purple stems, and Muriel's bamboo, which has yellow stems.

Bamboo flowers once in its life, usually at about 33 years of age, with small flowers gathered in panicle inflorescences. After flowering, the plants die.

Bamboo is undemanding, but all species require bright, cool and well-ventilated rooms. Place bamboo in bright, diffused sunlight. In winter keep at 12–16°C. Water generously, especially in summer during the growth period; the soil must not dry out. In winter reduce watering. Bamboo tolerates dry air well and does not require constant misting. Tall species need regular watering and feeding during the growth period.

Propagated by division of the clump during repotting; it readily roots in moist soil.

The pot or tub for growing bamboo should be wide, as the plant spreads very quickly.

Potted forms are repotted each spring; tub specimens every 2–3 years.

Soil: clayey garden loam, humus, peat (2:1:1).

Bamboo is, in fact, a grass, mainly growing in the tropics. This means that to some extent bamboo is accustomed to growing in a warm climate with regular rainfall. Because of the beauty and simplicity of bamboo, many homeowners like to grow it indoors. There are many ways to care for bamboo at home. They are fairly easy to remember and do not require a great deal of time.

How to provide proper care for bamboo:

First of all, when purchasing bamboo for home cultivation, you need to understand that bamboo requires humidity and warmth. Remembering this, you can proceed to planting.

As soon as you acquire a bamboo plant, you should place it in a spot where there is a balance of light and shade. This will allow the plant to adapt to the limited amount of sunlight indoors. It is not recommended to apply fertilizer immediately after purchase, as it may already have been fertilized at the nursery or plant shop where you bought it.

Watering: watering of bamboo depends on the microclimate of your area. If bamboo is kept indoors and the soil dries out quickly, it is better to water the bamboo thoroughly to saturate the soil and prevent it from drying out. When growing bamboo indoors it is not necessary to water it daily; it all depends on the individual needs of each plant. Indicators of water need are the condition of the soil and the condition of the plant itself. Leaf curling indicates that the plant lacks water, while drooping indicates excess.

An excellent approach to caring for bamboo at home is regular misting and the use of a tray with fine gravel. Misting is used regularly to simulate the moist conditions of bamboo's natural habitat. A tray with fine gravel is a tray filled with fine gravel and then filled with water to a level where the surface of the gravel remains above the water. The container with bamboo is then placed in the tray so that it does not touch the water.

Monitoring and caring for bamboo becomes easier over time as you get used to it. You may need to regularly move it outdoors into the garden or install artificial lighting near the plant to simulate sunlight and support photosynthesis.