What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Longzhu

How to grow dragon bamboo

Dragon bamboo is a plant of the Poaceae family and the genus Phyllostachys. Dragon bamboo can be propagated by cutting stalks, transplanting stumps, and cultivating seedlings in the ground.

Dragon bamboo likes a warm environment, is not cold-resistant, has a certain ability to resist drought and barrenness, is generally distributed in areas below 1,800 meters above sea level, and can grow well on acidic soils developed from various parent rocks.

Dragon bamboo can be grown in soil or hydroponically. For soil cultivation, the dragon bamboo is planted in the soil, keeping the soil moist, and applying fertilizer every 20 days. For hydroponics, a transparent glass vase is prepared, water is poured into it, and then the dragon bamboo is placed in the vase. The water should be changed every 3-5 days, and some liquid fertilizer should be added appropriately.

Watering method

In summer, the dragon bamboo needs to be watered frequently, once a day. However, in winter, the temperature is lower and the plant enters a dormant period. It is recommended to water it once a week or so, and not water it frequently.

Fertilization method

After the dragon bamboo starts to take root, you can apply a small amount of compound fertilizer so that its leaves will be shiny. If it is grown in water, a small amount of nutrient solution can be applied every 20 days.

Pruning methods

When propagating Dragon Bamboo by cuttings, you need to trim the leaves at the base and remove the leaves below the bottle mouth. It is best to cut them obliquely and make the cut as smooth as possible to increase the water absorption area.

Precautions for growing dragon bamboo

1. During daily maintenance, it is best to place the dragon bamboo in a place with scattered light. It should not be too dark, nor exposed to direct light. In the summer when the light intensity is very high, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade.

2. If you grow Dragon Bamboo in warm areas, then basically you don't have to worry, it can grow all year round. However, if you grow it in high altitude and high latitude areas, you need to be careful to keep it warm when the temperature drops in late autumn.