How To Raise Bamboo Plants
Asian culture is making a huge impact on our society, especially in terms of interior decorating. Bonsai trees have been popular for years and nowadays, bamboo plants are giving them a run for their money. People especially like having bamboo inside of their homes. However you need to realize that these plants require some very specialized care. That is mainly because bamboo is naturally an outside plant. To an extent it is wild. As such, you need to do all you can to copy its natural conditions.
Embedding bamboo in its pot is by far the best way to prepare it for indoor growing. You need to specially prepare the soil. It needs to have fragmented rocks, pebbles, and clay. This allows the soil to drain properly. You see, when those things are mixed in, the dirt is not all packed together. When the dirt is packed in too tight, the water has nowhere to go. This basically causes the plant to get waterlogged. In turn, that can lead to root rot.
As you can see, watering bamboo is almost a science. You cannot water it too much, even with the rocks, pebbles, and clay in the soil. If you do, naturally it will drown. However, inside, soil tends to be dry. If you are not careful to water the bamboo enough, it will dry up and die. Pay attention to the plant’s leaves. They curl if it is too dry and sag if it is too wet.
When taking care of indoor bamboo, considering its original climate is vital. Bamboo loves sunlight but it needs shade too. When positioning the plant in your home, make sure that it can get enough of both.
In addition to being watered, indoor bamboo needs to be fed properly too. Most experts and accomplished gardeners and growers advocate feeding your plants organic chicken manure. However, it should be done in small amounts.
The outside of the plant needs to be taken care of too. Misting water onto the plant is a great way to make sure it stays hydrated. You can use spray bottles to do this. However sometimes it is better to do it steadily. In that case a vaporizer works very well.
You have to protect your plant from pests as well. Fungi, insects, and certain microbes are most common with bamboo. These things cause spots on the plant. Therefore, pesticides are definitely necessary.
Finally, pay attention to when you pot your bamboo plant. Different seasons require different care. In cold weather, for example, you need to protect the plant carefully. Cold climates cause the soil to loosen up, which is no good for growth.
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