Direction of rotation of a celing fan. Quick energy efficiency tip: To stay cool and manage your energy at the same time, use ceiling fans to create a âwind chillâ in rooms you are using. The wind chill will help you feel cooler than the actual temperature. Make sure the ceiling fan is set to turn in a counter-clockwise rotation.
Growing Clumping Bamboo Plants. There are several types of clumping bamboos, including Bambusa, which thrives in hot, southern climates, and Chusquea, Borinda, and Himalayacalamus for cool, mild climates. Fargesia bamboos are the most cold-hardy clumping bamboos, surviving as far north as Zone 5.
Lucky bamboo is a popular plant for indoor growing. It is not a real bamboo plant, but is actually a slightly toxic water plant that can be grown in simple pebbles and water. It produces several stalks and leafy growth. Lucky bamboo has several different spiritual meanings, most originating in China and Chinese customs.