B. vulgaris (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex Wendl) is con- sidered within the genus Bambusa, the most important species globally. The establishment of new industrial forest plantations to meet the high demand for this reforestation, recovery of soil, environmental protection, house building, making furniture, agricultural implements, handicrafts and paper production requires lengthy periods of time. Different methods of propagation could be used to assist in the development of this species plan- tation.