How to prune potted bamboo

How to prune the branches of potted bamboo

Bamboo can be pruned all year round, but winter is best when the temperature is lower and the impact on the plant is minimal.

Potted bamboo needs to be pruned once a year, leaving only 2-3 cm. All leaves can be pruned from the base. Branches and leaves that are not growing well need to be removed in time, and branches and leaves that are growing healthily should be retained. If there are dense branches, sick branches, old branches, overgrown branches or crossed branches, they can be pruned.

Tips for pruning potted bamboo

When pruning, it is best to use special pruning shears, and do not use scissors at home, so as to avoid uneven pruning and leaving thorns, which will be dangerous when operating later.

Pruning potted bamboo makes it grow faster

Cut the base of the potted bamboo into an oblique shape to increase the area for absorbing water and nutrients, and then change the water every 3-4 days. This can effectively control its rapid growth.

Precautions for pruning potted bamboo

Bamboo needs to pay attention to ventilation management. When pruning, you need to cut off its excess branches and buds. Those rotten and discolored branches and buds need to be pruned away. You can also trim its excess branches and leaves cleanly, control the plant height, and enhance the ornamental value of the plant.