Propagating bamboo by cuttings -would this work?

[blokker]

Hi all
I've had success propagating B. Oldhamii by the traditional single node cutting method in the past. I haven't got around to trying some of my other clumpers at this stage.
Anyhow, I recently set up an aquaponics system with flood & drain grow beds. The grow bed media is expanded clay pebbles. Once an hour the bed floods and then quickly drains supplying oxygenated water & nutrients supplied by the fish waste to the vegetables. The vegetables are thriving - my idea is to try and strike a number of cuttings in these growbeds. If they developed roots I could then remove and pot them up normally. What do you think - would it work? They would be supplied with an environment with good humidity and the once an hour flood & drain.
Has anyone had experience with trying to propagate clumpers in media other than potting mix?
I'd appreciate any opinions - I'm going to give it a go anyway because I'm curious to see what happens

[foxd]

Sounds like an interesting experiment. You might include B. Oldhamii in your trial since you have had good results propagating it in the past.

[Big Bambusa]

Has anyone had experience with trying to propagate clumpers in media other than potting mix?
I'd appreciate any opinions - I'm going to give it a go anyway because I'm curious to see what happens

Hi Blokker,

any results from your aeroponic attempts. I was considering setting up an outdoor ebb & flow table to take advantage of my koi ponds, but never thought about using it for bamboo.

I've tried many different medias (Perlite, vermiculite, sand, sand&compost, coco coir) to propagate my clumpers but have never had any success.

Anybody else have any tips or success stories?