Bamboo can grow almost one meter in a single day under ideal conditions.
Why it is true
Certain species of bamboo, such as giant bamboo, are the fastest-growing plants in the world. They can reach ninety-one centimeters in twenty-four hours, which equals almost four centimeters per hour, visible to the naked eye.
Source: Nature
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