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- Q.Bamboo Health - The base of the clums on my clumping bamboo is turning black. I fear I could lose the plant. I ...
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Brett Davies on
March 9, 2017
CV100JRQ.Outer pond planting
Have garden pond came with house. Previous owner planted bamboo all around edging and is now big problem as dead leaves always getting in pond. Have cut back but is there any way of killing roots to eradicate?
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 10, 2017A.Bamboo can be difficult to remove and it can take quite a while to eradicate the plants.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 22, 2017Q.Bamboo
I received a bamboo from my friend. I planted it. The good thing is, the bamboo doesn't spread much, which is great. I would like to: either buy another for a new area (so could you please identify), or make cuttings. Can I simply dig a 2m old bamboo out, cut to 30cm, plant into tray, cover with plastic, water etc? And will this take a year? Or can I place direct into the new area? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 22, 2017A.Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/transplanting-bamboo.htm
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Debi Melkonian on
April 15, 2017
83814-4321Q.Can I eat my possible bamboo type plant new shoots?
I am looking all over and cannot find the type of bamboo plant that we have. It dies off in winter and leaves hollow tall light tubes that grow up to 14 ft high. It is now sending pink shoots and and I want to know if they are eatable. I cannot find any bamboo type plant that dies off and comes back in spring. The stems are thin but can be over one inch, they are always brittle and can be snapped over your knee, any time of year. We are in northern Idaho where we have near 0 or below in winter for months.
Answered by
Alisma on
April 16, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I don't recommend eating any of the shoots unless you are able to identify for sure what the plant is. There are bamboo plants that can die back in winter and re-grow in spring when they're grown in colder climates than thier native habitat, but there are also other plants with tall, hollow stems that aren't bamboos.
Would it be possible to send pictures? Clear pictures that show as many parts of the plant as possible will help us ID it.
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Martymoose64 on
April 17, 2017
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South WalesQ.Untamed Bamboo
We've inherited a mature garden which includes bamboo having been planted amongst trees and pollinator bushes. I don't want to run the risk of chemicals (unless I have to) for fear of damaging the other shrubs and trees in close proximity. What is the best way to eradicate the bamboo without damaging everything else?
- Answered by
Alisma on
April 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Physical removal methods are the most effective with bamboo, especially digging it up by hand or mowing the small plants. These articles will give you advice on bamboo removal:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm
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Anonymous on
May 10, 2017Q.Bamboo
When I was in the hospital nobody watered my plants--NOBODY!! It was about 4-5 feet tall and you guessed it,starting at the bottom all of the leaves to about 3/4 of the way up are yellow! Is there anything I can do for it now or is it too late!?!??!? Please help!! My middle son had a massive bleeding stroke at the age of 33! As we both loved plants I had purchased this bamboo Plant at my first Mother's Day after his stroke at his age of 33! He did love the plant and we continued to until it began dying and then we get a sense of loss that water could have probably prevented! So help us if you can! Thank you so much, Patricia Domizio
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2017A.I would water the Bamboo well, but do not over water. Continue to care for the plant and give it time to recover.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.
When you began to see active growth you can trim away any dead material and you can give it an application of slow release fertilizer.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bamboo-palm/grow-bamboo-palm-indoors.htm
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Anonymous on
May 19, 2017Q.Bamboo plant
I have a bamboo in a pot that has grown to about 6 feet. Because it kept blowing over (it is on a balcony I have re-potted it in a larger sturdier pot. Since then all the leaves have turned brown and dropped off. What can I do to save it? It is a green bamboo with black stems but I don't know its name.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 19, 2017A.'m sorry your bamboo plant isn't doing well! This is usually caused by environmental issues or pests, and especially since you recently repotted it, there's a chance the new soil mix isn't agreeing with it. Check your soil content and water situation.
These articles may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/bamboo-with-brown-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/transplanting-bamboo.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/common-bamboo-varieties.htm
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Urinmind on
May 23, 2017
Austin, TexasQ.Bamboo health
The base of the clums on my clumping bamboo is turning black. I fear I could lose the plant. I also see a white cotton looking growth on some of the stems. Do you know what this could be and how I can treat it? Thank you Robin
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2017A.It sounds like Sooty Mold that is caused by an infestation, likely Scale or Mealybug from your description.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/bamboo-plant-diseases.htm
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