1 Review the methods for constructing a cause and effect essay. 2  Introduce the Johnstown Flood of 1889 by reminding students that the Hurricane Katrina disaster was not the first major natural disaster in America. 3  Students will conduct research to investigate the Johnstown Flood.
Another, less-defined way to categorize bamboo plants into types is by the temperature in which each plant thrives: hot or cold. A few species that grow best in hot weather are Alphonse Karr, Golden Goddess, Fernleaf and Midori Green.
It's easy to fall for lucky bamboo -- the plant is easy to grow, has a distinct look, and comes in a wealth of varieties. But you need to choose carefully; many varieties have extremely aggressive growth habits. Depending on how you want to use bamboo plants, you may want to choose a clumping, nonspreading type.eeping in mind that bamboo plants are members of the grass family, a lawn type of fertilizer with extra nitrogen may be used. When looking at the number on the package, the first number should be the highest, such as 21-5-6. Use an organic fertilizer if possible.