One thing to note is that bamboo is hilariously invasive. moreso than japanese knot weed. Its has two modes of propagation: spreading its roots(rhsomes) or, at

One thing to note is that bamboo is hilariously invasive. moreso than japanese knot weed. Its has two modes of propagation: spreading its roots(rhsomes) or, at the end of it's life flowering and setting seeds. So, you should be able to dig up a good chunk of root (dinner plate size) and propagate from that. A good tool to have is a sharp billhook. its good for managing roots and branches.