What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Xingwang bamboo?

How to cultivate Xingwang bamboo

Xingwang bamboo belongs to the Podocarpaceae family. Its propagation methods include sowing and cuttings. It is an evergreen tree that is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment. It is relatively shade-tolerant, not cold-tolerant, and avoids waterlogging. The winter temperature must not be lower than minus 5°C, otherwise the plant will be frostbitten or even die.

illumination

  The thriving bamboo likes an environment with plenty of sunlight and cannot tolerate exposure to strong light. During its growth period, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Just provide some scattered light.

soil

  Bamboo is best planted in acidic sandy loam or light clay that is rich in humus, has a deep, loose and moist soil layer. It can also be planted in brown forest soil and montane yellow soil. Planting it in sandy loam helps to speed up the growth of the plant. Planting it in poor soil will cause the growth rate to be particularly slow. It is not suitable to be planted in low-lying waterlogged areas or limestone areas.

temperature

  Xingwang bamboo is relatively resistant to low temperatures, as long as the temperature is not lower than about minus 5 degrees Celsius. Too low a temperature may cause leaves to wither, so the best maintenance temperature in winter is above 10 degrees Celsius.

Watering

The thriving bamboo likes a dry environment. You should control watering at ordinary times and avoid water accumulation. Excessive watering will cause root rot and lead to yellow leaves. If you can't control it well, just water it when the soil is dry.

Fertilization

If the bamboo is not fertilized in time, it will grow weak and its leaves will turn yellow easily. However, if too much fertilizer is applied, it may cause "root burn" or excessive growth, so you should pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently.

prune

In winter, the bamboo basically enters a dormant or semi-dormant period. All branches that are too dense, diseased, insect-infested, dead, or weak should be cut off. At the same time, the branches can be trimmed together with cuttings.

Things to note when growing Xingwang bamboo

Bamboo is not tolerant to direct strong light, so it only needs to provide some scattered light. The plant's growth temperature should not be lower than 5℃, which will easily affect the plant's normal growth. Bamboo likes dryness, so it is not suitable to water it excessively, which will easily lead to root rot and yellowing of leaves.