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- Q.Have I Killed My Bamboo Plant? - I am worried about my bamboo plant. Before I went on holiday, it was thriving and very lush and incredibly ...
- Q.Sparrows Decimating Bamboo - Sparrows have for the last 2 years eaten leaves on a well established black bamboo. There are now no leaves ...
- Q.Pruning Bamboo With Transplant Shock - Should a recently transplanted wampum bamboo that is in transplant shock be pruned? It gets sun and shade and I'm ...
- Q.Am I Suppose To “cut Back” My Bamboo Plants? - Should I cut back the bamboo stalks for spring or just let them revive on their own?
- Q.Bamboo Plants - We have bamboo plants that have brown tips on some of the leaves. We would like to know what causes ...
- Q.Bamboo - My Doble Bamboo is not looking healthy. I have watered it, fertilized it, loved it. It looks sad. Help
- Q.Transplanting Bamboo - Can all the canes be cut off the clump of bamboo roots when it is dug up to be transplanted?
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Anonymous on
August 19, 2015Q.have I killed my bamboo plant?
I am worried about my bamboo plant. Before I went on holiday, it was thriving and very lush and incredibly tall. It is in a pot, but needs repotting to a larger size. I was away for a duration of 2 weeks. On arriving back, the bamboo leaves have turned yellow and are very dry. Two of the bamboo stems have also turned a beigish brown. Is there anything I can do to revive this once beautiful plant? Can you help please?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 20, 2015A.It sounds like they may not be getting enough water and it is very likely that it has grown to the point where the roots have left no room for soil to hold much water. Check the roots and see how tight they are in the container. If they are very tight, you may need to remove some of the bamboo and also do some root pruning. In the mean time, try to provide more water and if you have not fertilized recently, give them a small amount of fertilizer.
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- Asked by
noetil1 on
October 2, 2015
Lancashire englandQ.Sparrows decimating bamboo
Sparrows have for the last 2 years eaten leaves on a well established black bamboo. There are now no leaves on the upper stems. New growth is being stripped as they grow. It's the top 6 foot that's being affected. Any ideas?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 3, 2015A.English Sparrows are known to be an issue in the garden.
Here is a link that may help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/controlling-birds-in-gardens.htm
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sophie32953 on
October 26, 2015
10aQ.pruning bamboo with transplant shock
Should a recently transplanted wampum bamboo that is in transplant shock be pruned? It gets sun and shade and I'm keeping it well watered. It's been in its new location about two weeks. It's about 10 years old.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 27, 2015A.Do not add to the stress of the plant.
Allow the plant to become established before pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/common-bamboo-varieties.htm
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KarenFisher on
October 27, 2015
New York USAQ.Am I suppose to “cut back” my bamboo plants?
Should I cut back the bamboo stalks for spring or just let them revive on their own?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 29, 2015A.Do you have a variety that is cold hardy?
If you do, it will die down naturally as the temperatures drop and regrow in the spring.
Remove any dead shoots at any time.
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Ted Driscoll on
November 22, 2015
Abbotsford BC. V2S 6X3Q.Bamboo plants
We have bamboo plants that have brown tips on some of the leaves. We would like to know what causes this. Can you help us, please?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 24, 2015A.If you are watering with conditioned water, this can cause the build up of salts in the plants soil.
You can use distilled water or allow the water to sit for 48 hours before using for the plant.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bamboo-palm/grow-bamboo-palm-indoors.htm
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Gringoron2 on
April 1, 2016
San DiegoQ.Bamboo
My Doble Bamboo is not looking healthy. I have watered it, fertilized it, loved it. It looks sad. Help
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 3, 2016A.Is your Bamboo planted in soil or growing in water?
Here are some links with care information and should help you pinpoint the issues.
Root Rot is the likely cause, as the level of water is important.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/lucky-bamboo-rotting.htm
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2016Q.Transplanting bamboo
Can all the canes be cut off the clump of bamboo roots when it is dug up to be transplanted?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2016A.If you cut all the canes down to the ground the canes do not regrow from the cut canes, but new ones will eventually grow from the base. However, I don't know that I would recommend cutting the canes down to the ground along with a transplant. I think your transplant stands to more successful if you move the canes with the roots. Also, I read that a newly transplanted bamboo plant can take a few years to send up new shoots, so you run the risk of looking at a bare patch.
For more information on transplanting bamboo, please visit the following link:
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