Bamboo plants are extremely popular houseplants because of their unique appearance and hardiness. The bamboo plant is easy to damage, however, if you’re not familiar with how to take care of the bamboo plant properly. To keep your bamboo plant in tip-top shape and healthy, follow these simple guidelines!
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How to select bamboo plants
One of the most important things when choosing Bamboo plants is making sure you are purchasing or acquiring a species that will thrive well in your location. Many species of Bamboo plants prefer to grow in certain climates and temperatures, and won’t grow at all if they don’t have enough sun. You should ask yourself two things: how much direct sunlight do I get every day, and what kind of climate do I live in? What type of soil do I have? Does it receive regular watering? Climate, light, and soil conditions will help you choose which type of Bamboo is right for you.
How to plant and grow bamboo plants
The bamboo plant does best when planted in a location that receives plenty of light. While it can grow indoors, it’s a better idea to start growing it outside and then bring it inside during winter. In addition, because there are so many different types of bamboo, you’ll want to check which types do best in your area before getting started. Most bamboos prefer moist but well-drained soil with lots of organic matter added back into it. Generally speaking, bamboos require about an inch of water per week during spring and summer. If you’ve got questions or concerns about your particular variety, talk with local garden centers or nurseries for advice on how to ensure optimal growth conditions.
Ways of caring for your bamboo plants
While there are several species of bamboo plants, we will mainly be concentrating on herbaceous clumping varieties with a nice ornamental appeal. The bamboo plant originates from subtropical and tropical Asia. All parts of these plants are actually edible, which includes their flower shoots and roots. As previously mentioned above, you can use your bamboo in various ways; they are popularly used as an ornamental outdoor specimen but they also have other uses too. For example, some species of bamboo plants are useful to make handicrafts such as mats or baskets.
How to transplant bamboo plants
It’s important to keep your new bamboo plants happy after transplanting, especially if you want them to spread quickly. Make sure that you transplant bamboo plants in a container with plenty of space for growth and add some horticultural-grade peat moss around the root zone of your plant. If at all possible, try to transplant during cool weather and mulch around newly planted bamboo. Doing so will reduce any moisture loss while providing an extra layer of protection against weed competition until your bamboo can start growing on its own again.
