Caring for bamboo plants is something you would have to know well in advance before you begin to grow the plant indoor. In this article I intend to show you exactly how to do that, with focus being mostly on outdoor plants. However, this is equally relevant and applicable for indoor bamboo plants also. The basic or most important part of caring for the plant is the watering routine. Since the root system of bamboo is very rapid and grows quickly as a result, a proper watering routine enhances this procedure greatly.
Then again, before starting out on watering the plant you need to select a best spot for it to grow. Some shade is required during the hottest parts of the day, and avoiding direct sunlight is preferred. Since the original growing place of these bamboos used to be the shaded rainforest, they prefer the same settings always.
It is also important that you consider the temperature in the particular region where you reside. If it is too cold then this could mean trouble for the plant. If the rainfall is too heavy then you would need to take additional measures to care for the plant. Selecting the right type of bamboo and the ideal place to plant it are two basic things you need to get right.
After you have planted the bamboo in the desired place in your garden, make sure to observe its initial growth pattern. Subtle signs such as browning or curling leaves or how the ground around the base of plant looks can be used as an indicator of its overall health. For example, if you find the leaves turning browning then transfer it to a more shady place. Curling leaves shows a lack of water.
Another thing you need to take into account is the wind. Avoid really windy area as a general rule as this could dry out leafs faster. In terms of watering, a good routine to follow is to water the plant about three times a week. In some cases, this may not be the most ideal routine for you to follow and this is why it is important to for you to follow the results. Observe the color of the leafs and adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
Nutritional deficiencies in the soil could also keep your plant from growing adequately in-spite of following the above suggested routine. Since nitrogen is a key building block, you would have to arrange for a nutrient rich fertilizer for your lawn. Just mix it up with rest of the soil around the plant and renew the growth rate of the bamboo. Caring for bamboo plants is both an informative and enjoyable experience, and the above suggestions would certainly come-in handy for you.
