The qualities of this woody grass makes bamboo one of natures finest building materials, used in flooring, walls and many other applications and its hollow nature makes it one of natures most natural plumbing materials. In addition to water wheels and spouts, bamboo water fountains can provide the relaxing quiet of running water in a more natural setting, without the typical steel and concrete appearance so prominent in many applications.

When most people think about water fountains they look at a series of dish-shaped devices designed to hold water, and as they overfill, the excess water falls into another dish below the top one. This cascading affect of the water is what provides the trickling sounds of water, providing the relaxation being sought. With bamboo water fountains, there may also be larger dish-shaped water holders, but many are made of flattened bamboo and some allow the water to trickle to the lower levels through a series of bamboo shoots.

Bamboo water fountains can be designed in many shapes and sizes with some of the most popular designs resembling hand pumps. As the water is pumped upwards through a larger piece of bamboo, the spout, also made of bamboo, carries the water into an adjacent pond. Larger ones are often used in small ponds or near outdoor gardens as a decorative part of the landscaping.

Water Bucket Can Provide Source For Water

In smaller bamboo water fountains, wood buckets are used to hold the water, which is then pumped into a maze of smaller bamboo pipes before trickling back into the bucket at the bottom. The sound of the water running through the hollow bamboo pipes and falling back into the bucket provides the serene sounds of the moving water.

The relaxing sounds from bamboo water fountains can also be heard inside and many believe the natural qualities of bamboo are an invitation in feng shui decorating. With the wood representing one of the five elements, along with water, create an inviting atmosphere for good chi to enter the home. Bamboo water fountains can be designed to sit on the tabletop or hang on the wall.

While many of the bamboo water fountains are made of natural wood, in its natural light color, there are also fountains made of dried bamboo that have a dark wood color. Once properly dried under pressure and treated with non-chemical coatings, the bamboo water fountains will last many years under traditional use.