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- Q.Bamboo Shoots Died - After rainy springs our bamboo typically sprouts new shoots up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and they grow well, ...
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- Q.Cutting A 20 Gallon Potted Running Bamboo Tree To Split And Replant. - What type of saw and method works best for splitting large potted Bamboo Tree for propagation.
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sharleneharding on
May 30, 2019
22485Q.Bamboo shoots died
After rainy springs our bamboo typically sprouts new shoots up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and they grow well, but this year the new shoots turned black and died. Do you know what would cause this?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2019A.Press the soil at the base of the bamboo with your hands to see if it is damp. The dirt should be damp to the touch, but not pool with water when you press into it with your hand. If you dig down, the soil needs to be damp down to 6 to 8 inches. Like any other plant, bamboo can die from both over-watering and under-watering.
Remove dying stalks so the others do not have to fight for energy that is being supplied to a sick sections.
When you see growth you can apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in the early spring to provide nutrients through the growing season. Because it is a grass, using an organic fertilizer made for grasses works best. Make a second fertilizer application in late spring to last the remainder of the year.
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Anonymous on
June 13, 2019Q.eliminating Bamboo from my yard
After digging up rhizomes for nearly two months, I believe I have almost eliminated the worst offenders and controlled the spread of plants. What my question is, is should I be concerned with the small hair like roots that may have been attached to a larger rhizome that have separated from the larger rhizomes. There are many of these and I am concerned that they will regenerate into more bamboo plants. I plan on covering the entire area with heavy ply black plastic. How long do I leave the plastic in place?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2019A.This article will help you.
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Anonymous on
June 23, 2019Q.Bamboo plant turning yellow
My 12 year old indoor bamboo plant is often turning yellow and finally losing lot of leaves from time to time. It has grown in water all these years. I change water completely from time to time and add water regularly. Once a week. Please advise what do I do wrong with the plant. I tried keeping it in direct sun as well as tried to keep in partial sun. Please advise. Thanks MB
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2019A.You may find some help with your Lucky Bamboo care in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 27, 2019Q.Fertilizing and splitting Running Bamboo tree that is potted.Is it safe to fertilize my potted Running Bamboo tree with steer manure
in July, then splitting the plant in half during September? Close timing, but it's pot-bound in a 20 gallon pot. Should I no t fertilize until spring, after splitting in fall? Thank you so much, in advance. Is it safe to fertilize my potted Running Bamboo tree with steer manure in July, then splitting the plant in half during September? Close timing, but it's pot-bound in a 20 gallon pot. Should I not fertilize until spring, after splitting in fall? Thank you so much, in advance.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2019A.For season-long feeding, simply spread a 1- to 2-inch layer of compost around your bamboo plants in spring. A second application can be made in early summer. Not only will the compost feed your soil and plants, it will also help to retain moisture in the soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/growing-bamboo-in-pots.htm
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Anonymous on
June 28, 2019Q.Cutting a 20 gallon potted Running Bamboo tree to split and replant.
What type of saw and method works best for splitting large potted Bamboo Tree for propagation.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2019A.Wedge a small knife or garden tool between the soil and sides of the pot. Run the tool along the edge to loosen the soil ball from the container.
Tip the pot on its side and carefully pull and twist the bamboo until it comes out of the pot.
Cut the old, clumping roots from the bottom of the root ball with a pruning saw or reciprocating saw. Saw straight through the soil, removing the bottom 1 to 2 inches of the root ball height.
Shake the excess soil from the root ball and rinse with water, if necessary, to reveal the bamboo root system. Inspect the root ball for natural points of division.
Cut the entire root ball with a pruning saw or reciprocating saw into sections. If you cut about halfway through the soil ball, you can usually pull the plant apart with your hands, making it easier to follow the natural points of division.
Repot these sections.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/growing-bamboo-in-pots.htm
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Potty Polly on
July 4, 2019
Norfolk, United KingdomQ.I recently repotted my bamboo, splitting one large one thus gaining 4 additional plants. The smaller plants have been repotted,
fed and watered. Over the last 4 days I have noticed that some of the leaves have started to dry out and shrivel. The plants are amply watered, the new compost has been fed with fish, blood and bonemeal. Do you know what the reason for the dried out leaves could be please?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 4, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They are likely being overfed, and overwatered by the description. Make sure to let the soil dry out between waterings, and don't feed it anything until it is established into its new container and showing signs of healthy new growth. Feeding at this time will cause the new roots to burn as they try to form. This paired with wet soil will lead to infection very fast.
Just be sure to let them dry out before you water, and change the soil to something light without much nutrients until they are established.
This article will help you to grow bamboo in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/growing-bamboo-in-pots.htm
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tanuki san on
July 15, 2019
Haverfordwest, PembrokeshireQ.How can I destroy bamboo? its roots are breaking up my drive.
Bamboo seems impervious to all normal weedkillers.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 15, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Bamboo is quite difficult to get rid of. This article will give you some options from here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm
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