Yes, depending on the type of bamboo it is possible to take a bit of root and it won't take.
I find yushania can do this, clipping a bit of runner often won't send any culms and die but if I get a bit of the main rootball all is ok.
I find any little piece of fargesia rufa will take.
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Neil Ziemski
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