How does purple bamboo survive the winter?

Specific measures

temperature

It is best to bring potted purple bamboo indoors for the winter. However, in order to allow the plants to slowly adapt to the rise in temperature, you can ventilate the room regularly when the plants are just moved indoors to avoid unnecessary damage caused by sudden temperature increases. For purple bamboo planted in the ground, the roots of the plant can be buried deeply or covered with plastic film over the winter.

Moisture

The temperature is low in winter and the evaporation is small, so reduce the frequency of watering, or even water less, and do not let the soil in the pots become too dry. However, if you grow it indoors, you can spray water around it to increase the humidity.

nutrient

The consumption of nutrients is less in winter. You can apply some potassium fertilizer appropriately to increase their cold resistance. But be careful not to use too much.

ventilation

In winter, indoor doors and windows are generally closed, and air does not circulate, which is extremely bad for plants. So, open the doors and windows once or twice a day, each time for about half an hour. If the temperature is really too low, you can open it once a day and reduce the time accordingly. However, it is inappropriate not to open it.

illumination

When talking about the growth habits of purple bamboo, we said that it is a light-loving plant. Therefore, light is a necessity for it in winter. Generally, plants should be exposed to sunlight during the sunny noon, but attention should be paid to evenly distributing the light.

Precautions

Purple bamboo grows best in places with sufficient sunlight and relatively warm temperatures, generally between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, and is not very cold-resistant. In winter, growers in very cold northern areas must help them through the winter; while in southern areas where winter temperatures are not too low, no special measures need to be taken.