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  • Answered by
    nz grower on
    October 19, 2014
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    they dont like tap water, rain water is what they prefer. mine went yellow too after buying them, then i read about tap water turning them yellow, i trimmed the yellow leaves off and only use rain water and they've come right..i think some have to adjust to a different growing situation also, different light + temps. when mine were sick looking i stuck them outside on a table under a veranda thinking they were dying and their growth took off with lovely green leaves, now they're back inside colur has faded again.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 9, 2014
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    Torching the plant may only help it thrive more and isn't likely to kill the root system. If you're looking for ways to eliminate bamboo, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 12, 2015
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    Are you looking to grow clumping or running bamboo? If you want to plant bamboo near a fence I would suggest avoiding running bamboo as its underground rhizomes can go under fences and pop up everywhere. Clumping bamboos have a very short root structure and would be a better choice, however, it needs a wide berth of several feet to grow and should be planted at some distance away from your fence.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 12, 2015
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    Bamboo may not be the right choice for planting in an area you do not want plants spreading. The roots will run and spread.
    Bamboo can be difficult to keep under control.

    Here is a few links for you to read.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/caring-for-bamboo-plants-in-your-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 20, 2015
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    The container you choose should be large enough to maintain at least a two-inch gap between the root ball and the sides of the pot. Bamboo are sensitive to over-watering so your pot should also have large drain holes to facilitate good drainage. Wider squatty containers are generally better than tall, deep ones especially if you are planting a running bamboo which grows horizontal roots. Clumping bamboo is said to be a really fast growing bamboo.

    For more information on the care of bamboo, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/caring-for-bamboo-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 28, 2015
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    As long as your bamboo cuttings do not contain the rhizomes/roots you should be fine.

    For more information on bamboo control, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 7, 2015
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    There may be several reasons for this. If it was recently planted, it's most likely going through shock. It could also be a watering or nutrient issue. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/caring-for-bamboo-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 30, 2015
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    There is no easy and quick way to control or remove Bamboo.
    Here is a link with a few ideas and options.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm

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