Arrange bamboo cuttings in a vase for an easy, stylish houseplant.
Add a bit of nature to your home's décor with an arrangement of bamboo cuttings in a vase. The straight lines of the bamboo's stalks provide a fresh, sleek accessory to any room. By taking cuttings from existing bamboo plants, you can create your own arrangement to suit your tastes. Bamboo requires little care and can survive in low light conditions, making it an excellent choice for the homeowner who may not have time to maintain a finicky houseplant.
Prepare a vase to receive the bamboo cutting. Fill the bottom third of the vase with clean decorative stones to act as a support to the cutting.
Pour distilled water into the vase. Fill the vase until the water level is one to two inches above the surface of the stones. Set the vase aside.
Select a healthy bamboo stalk from which to take your cutting. Examine the stalk closely; it should be free of blemish, disease or damage. Choose a bamboo stalk that is not more than 3 years old.
Identify the rings, also called growth nodes, on the bamboo stalk. Measure length of bamboo starting at the top of the stalk. Count the nodes to ensure that there are a total of four to six.
Cut the stalk with a sharp knife just above the lowest node on the measured length of the stalk. Make the cut at a 45-degree angle. Cut through the stalk as cleanly as possible to ensure a smooth edge.
Remove any leafy side shoots from the bottom half to two-thirds of the stalk with the knife. Place the bamboo cutting in your vase. Push the cutting down into the decorative stones until it's end is at the bottom of the vase.
Keep the bamboo cutting in a bright room out of direct sunlight. Change the water once a week. Refill the vase with water as needed to keep the water level above the surface of the stones.
Westover, Jessica. "How to Cut Bamboo for a Vase." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cut-bamboo-vase-21037.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.