If you are looking for an interesting house plant, bamboo should. Although it may be difficult, is attractive and strong and spreads profusely.
The first step in the preparation of the dish of bamboo. While there are some smaller species, most of the bamboo plants grow extremely high. You will not see much growth in the first year, but must act as a medium saucepan.
After you select your dish, it's time to get ready for the floor. They live in bamboo, well-drained, acidicSoil, so choose a low clay loam soil. A soil testing kit allows you to test the pH. You can also improve the soil a few inches of mulch spread on the surface and the addition of worms in the pot, increase the aeration of the soil and the fall leaves.
When the plants begin and mature, the leaves fall, so they remain on the ground to increase humidity. Another good groundcover soil treatment. Choose one that is high in nitrogen and silicon, both made of bamboorequires to flourish. Some gardeners add nutrients to the soil with chicken manure, although not many people like the smell, especially if the plant was held in or near the house.
Bamboo can be planted in relatively warm climate year round, but gardeners in colder climates should wait until mid-spring. If you plant later, the bamboo will not have enough time to succeed before returning to cold. Be aware that if you keep your bamboo inside near a window to draw heatfar from the tree next to the cold window, even if heavy mulch will offset this effect somewhat.
Because bamboo spreads rapidly, it is important to ensure that it is not as root-bound. Even if you use a large pot, you probably should re-pot at some point. Some opt for the smaller species, the plants from their containers to keep passing fast to use, or a planter box along to create an orderly row of plants. For this reason, some people like to use as Rhapis excelsaChoice.
Irrigation is essential for the care of bamboo grown in containers. Proper irrigation is an essential practice for container-grown bamboo. Since bamboo can not be developed in very humid climates, very resistant to drought. Be careful not to wet the ground, was, though. The observation and experiment until you find the program on your irrigation system responds better.
Be aware also that the new bamboo plantations must be watered more frequently. Although twice-weekly irrigation is the norm, some plantsjust need a weekly watering. Nearly half of liter of water needed for a five-gallon pot. Watering more often than you might damage the plant so that there are too many leaves. Do not worry if the leaves turn yellow and fall off in spring, however, is normal.
