How do I Take Care of My Bamboo Plant?
Bamboo needs little or no maintenance,
people tend to overcare for their bamboo,
whilst I am a keen bamboo enthusiast I am a
lazy gardener. The fallen leaves and sheaths
of the bamboo plant provide a good source of
nutrition for the growing bamboo plant and
whilst it is tempting to clear away the
sheathes which can sometimes look untidy, they
should not be cleared away from the base of
the plant as these sheathes serve as a good
mulch.
The leaves themselves contain silica that
the plant will need for new growth. A
fertilizer can be used whether horse manure,
fish fertilser or weed and feed they all work
just as well, however there should be no real
need to do this as bamboo does not receive
added fertilizer in the wild and survives
well!
Bamboo's should have a regular watering
although they do not enjoy over watering,
however if you have a boggy area Phyllostachys
Heteroclada (also known as water bamboo)
thrives in wet soils because of its unique
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Depending upon the variety of bamboo that
you have will govern where you plant it, some
bamboo's like full sun, others like partial
sun, whilst others prefer full shade. Look at
the source list for an idea of the conditions
that your bamboo enjoys best.
Recommendations
1. The addition of humus when planting as a
heavy mulch
2. The continuation of mulching and
occasionally some fertilizer. The best fool
and mulch that a bamboo can have is its own
leaves and sheaths which are shed regularly,
it is important not to clear these away from
the base of the plant as they are an important
form of nutrition for the bamboo.
3. Regular watering during the first couple
of years, however care should be taken not to
over water the bamboo, and correct irrigation
should be in place
4. Thinning of old and weak culms as the
bamboo matures. Whilst not necessary some
pruning of the lower branches will enhance the
bamboos appearance
