No. 1, different colors: Dendrocalamus latiflorus is named after its reddish color when fresh. The bamboo poles in the golden bamboo are golden yellow with green stripes on the internodes. 2, different uses: Dragon Bamboo is by far the most suitable bamboo for bracelets. Golden bamboo is not only an ornamental plant, but also an excellent building material. Bamboo shoots are delicious and can be made into dried or canned bamboo shoots.