The only thing visible above the ground is a little bulb with a small shoot coming out of it.
Chinese bamboo tree growth.
Life is much akin to the growing process of the chinese bamboo tree.
In the second year again no growth above the soil.
It is often discouraging.
In the second year again no growth above the soil.
Then in the fifth year an amazing thing happens the tree begins to grow at an astonishing rate.
We seemingly do things right and nothing happens.
To stand strong the bamboo grows and develops its root system for 4 long years so it can support the whole structure and weight above ground when the day comes.
Like any plant growth of the chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing water fertile soil sunshine.
Just like any plant we must plant the seed in fertile soil and continually water it.
One type of the chinese bamboo plant has been recorded to be the fastest growing plant ever recorded.
Here are several important lessons i have discovered that are illustrated by the chinese bamboo story.
The third the fourth still nothing.
In its first year we see no visible signs of activity.
The chinese bamboo tree is planted after the earth is prepared and for the first four years all of the growth is underground.
Wikipedia suggests that the tree has been measured to grow 122 cm 48 inches in a 24 hour period and can reach a maximum growth rate of 99 cm 39 inches per hour for short periods of time.
However the chinese bamboo tree is slightly different.
The third the fourth still nothing.
In a six week period the chinese bamboo tree grows to a staggering ninety feet tall that s right ninety feet tall.
It all starts with a solid root system.
Each year the tree is fertilised cultivated and watered and still no growth is visible.
The tallest tree ever recorded was 130 feet in europe.
In its first year we see no visible signs of activity.
While most trees grow steadily over a period of years the chinese bamboo tree doesn t break through the ground for the first four years.
It is possible to actually see a bamboo tree growing in front of your eyes.
After a few days you ll start to see the plant grow and become stronger.
Like any plant growth of the chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing water fertile soil sunshine.
The story of the chinese bamboo tree is a great parable that we must all remember as we are trying to climb our way towards success.