Old Hamii Survival

21 years ago

I have a question if anyone can answer - my home was destroyed by Hurrican Katrina, we were dead in her path in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. I have Old Hammi Bamboo that was planted in 3 sections of the yard, we are not yet allowed back into the area due to standing waters - i have seen aireal photographs of the place and I am certain I can see area's of green of which could only be my Bamboo - can Bamboo withstand being in Salt water for long periods of time and still survive???? Some of the plants culms were over 3 inches in diameter and were growing well over 30 feet high.

Any help Appreciated.

Here is a link that might be useful: KK and Diane's Plant Place

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eric_in_west_seattle
21 years ago
Hi Kevin:

We traded plants about 5 years ago. You sent me banana plants and I sent you Vivax bamboo. I do not know the answer to your question, but I'm guessing if anything could survive it would be bamboo.

So sorry to hear your home was destroyed. It's difficult to grasp such a terrible loss. What does the future hold for you there. Will you be able to rebuild? Where are you staying?

Is there anything we can do for you personally?

I donated some money to Habitat for Humanity.

Best wishes!
ERIC
in Seattle
unautre
21 years ago
this sounds pretty good:

http://selectree.calpoly.edu/treedetail.lasso?rid=186

but there isn't much else about on google about "bambusa oldhamii salt"

I think you are correct to worry about 1) salt and 2) prolonged submersion. A lot of either one would probably be fatal.

Lewisbamboo.com used to have some pictures of their bamboo groves being flooded, but I think it was river water. They said it didn't bother their many types of Phyllostachys, etc.

Very sorry to hear about your losses.
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kchedville
Original Author
21 years ago
HI Eric and UnAutre - glad to see you remember me Eric = My Banana plants are dead from what i can see from aireal photos - the bamboo looks nice and green-
As for any help- We now living in a Travel Trailer in Poplarville, Mississippi- and I may need some Bamboo Donations...:) Other than that, we are fine and surviving.
Some of the Vivax Bamboo I transplanted here a few months ago right after we bought this piece of land and it seems to be doing fine, just not growing as fast as I'd like.
I posted a photo link if you'd like to view some of Katrina's destruction. My home has the Blue Roof, about all that is left.

Here is a link that might be useful: Katrina Pics
fambrass_gjr_net_au
15 years ago
Hi fellow bamboo grower, I was nosing around the information on bamboo and found your discussion thread. I was amazed at the photos you posted of Katrina. It's a miracle you all survived. I was wondering how your bamboo got on. I know it's a few years down the track, have you managed to get rebuilt and resettled? We have had some pretty wild weather here in Australia that has broken our 13 year drought, with major floods huricanes and locusts plagues. But nothing as devistating as what you all experienced with Katrina. I would like to know how you and your bamboo are getting along. I grow a few varieties as backyard plants, in clay soils, fun to dig for planting. Hope you all ok now. Cheers
fambrass_h