How to grow potted bamboo to make it more vigorous?

The stems of bamboo are upright and the lines are smooth. Whether planted alone or in groups, they can form a unique landscape. Moreover, some bamboo varieties have good decorative properties and have become the first choice for potted plants in many homes. So how can we grow potted bamboo more vigorously? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Pot soil selection

The choice of pots generally depends on the size of the species. Small bamboos such as Phyllostachys philadelphica can be planted in square or oval pots, while medium-sized bamboos such as Phyllostachys pygmaea can be planted in rectangular or oval shallow pots. The soil is similar, generally you need to choose well-drained and fertile soil. You can add leaf mold, peat soil and sand in a ratio of approximately 4:4:2 to improve soil drainage and air permeability.

2. Light temperature

Potted bamboo can receive appropriate sunlight, which will make the leaves greener. However, when encountering strong light in the summer, it is necessary to provide shade in time to prevent the leaves from turning yellow and drying up. The suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃. Pay attention to keep warm in winter to avoid frostbite.

3. Water management

Although potted bamboo likes a humid environment, it should avoid waterlogging. When watering, it is best to water the soil in the pot thoroughly. When watering, you should always keep the plant slightly moist. Do not water it too much, and use a spray bottle to spray water on the leaves frequently. If the plant lacks water, the leaves will become curled.

4. Nutrient management

The fertilizer for potted bamboo should be mainly organic fertilizer , such as compost, manure and green manure. Top dressing should be minimized, and only thin fertilizers can be used. Generally, 0.5% urea and 1% compound fertilizer can be applied in water in spring and summer.

5. Pruning and shaping

Regularly trim the yellow leaves and dense branches to keep the bamboo plant in beautiful shape. Spring and autumn are the best times for pruning. You can use scissors or knives to cut off the yellow, diseased, insect-infested, and flowering parts of the bamboo, or cut off the top of the bamboo to promote the differentiation of side branches.

6. Pest and disease control

The main pests of potted bamboo are aphids, scale insects, etc., which can be sprayed with 80% DDT emulsion or 40% Dimethoate emulsion at a ratio of 1:1000. The main diseases include witches' broom disease, etc. We must strengthen management and prune diseased plants in time.

In general, bamboo has become an indispensable part of potted plant appreciation with its unique shape, rich leaf color, evergreen characteristics and profound cultural connotations. Its cultivation method is not difficult. If you master some techniques, it will be easy to grow it more vigorously.