Mix bamboo soil yourself or buy it? It doesn't have to be the cheapest or the most expensive product. The general rule is: The pH value should be below 7.0. Only the right composition including fertilizer guarantees permanently green leaves and he althy growth.
In which soil should bamboo be planted?
Bamboo prefers water-permeable, loose, sandy-loamy to humus-rich soil with a crumbly structure. If the soil is heavy clay, the excavated soil should be mixed with compost, potting soil or special bamboo soil. The optimal pH value is below 7.0.
In which soil can the bamboo be planted?
Bamboo plants want a water-permeable, loose, sandy-loamy to humus-rich soil with a crumbly structure. If there is wet, heavy clay soil at the planting site, the excavated soil should be mixed with compost, potting soil or special bamboo soil and horn shavings added.
Bamboo soil – what makes the difference?
Soil with a pH value below 7.0 is ideal for bamboo plants. In addition, the release of nutrients at the location must be well organized, because as evergreen, hardy plants they require a lot of energy.
Special bamboo soil or potting soil? Even with the same pH value, they don't just differ in price. The advantages of a special bamboo soil:
- ready-to-use substrate for all bamboo plants
- Mixture of white peat, compost, stone dust and lava granules
- retains moisture
- prevents waterlogging due to high clay mineral content
- including special long-term bamboo fertilizer
Special bamboo soil is tailored to the needs of all types of bamboo. The fertilizer depot guarantees an optimal supply of nutrients for 2 to 3 months. Intense leaf green and he althy growth, even in potted and container plants, are the visible success.
Tips & Tricks
Mix bamboo soil yourself: Simply mix excavated soil in a ratio of 1:1 with special bamboo soil (€7.00 at Amazon).