Common problems and solutions for Phoenix Bamboo

How to keep the leaves of Phoenix bamboo green

If you want to keep the leaves of potted bamboo green, water has a lot to do with it. To grow Phoenix Bamboo, you need to keep the soil moist, which requires more watering. In addition, you also need to sprinkle water on the leaves and maintain a certain air humidity to keep the leaves green.

During the dry summer, the leaves of the bamboo will appear dry and burnt, and need to be cooled to keep the leaves green.

Repotting Phoenix Bamboo

It is generally not necessary to repot the Phoenix Bamboo every year, and it is sufficient to repot it once every two years. The repotting of Phoenix Bamboo needs to be done after the temperature rises in spring. Take the plant out of the pot and divide it into several plants and replant them. When potting, you can use leaf mold and garden soil to make the soil.

Pruning bamboo

During its growth process, Phoenix Bamboo needs to be pruned to prevent the continuously growing branches from becoming too high and affecting the overall shape of the Phoenix Bamboo. When pruning, you can cut back and cut off the parts that are too high.

When pruning Phoenix Tail Bamboo, one must pay attention to its posture and charm. In order to achieve a good ornamental effect, it is necessary to thin out the branches according to their growth conditions so that they are well-proportioned and not cluttered due to too many branches. The weaker branches should also be cut off.

Pests and diseases of Phoenix bamboo

If you water the Phoenix Bamboo too much during its growth period and water accumulates in the pot soil, it will cause its roots to rot, affecting its normal growth or even death.

In addition, Phoenix Bamboo also has some diseases and pests that will affect its growth, such as leaf blight and rust, which require timely spraying of pesticides for prevention and control. As for insect pests, mainly scale insects and aphids, they can be sprayed with omethoate emulsifiable concentrate.