We not only see the moon through the ebb and flow of the oceans, but it also influences fluids in all life forms. In order to grow and root, bamboo needs light, water and nutrients. That's exactly why plant lovers use the moon's energy to care for bamboo.
How do I properly care for my bamboo?
For successful bamboo care, the bamboo should be watered sufficiently, avoiding conditions that are too dry or too wet. Regular fertilization with organic or special bamboo fertilizers, pruning when the moon is waning, and protection and care in winter promote he althy growth and prevent disease or pest infestation.
Watering and watering bamboo – when and how?
Can you water bamboo incorrectly? Yes! As an evergreen, hardy plant, bamboo is always thirsty. If you administer individual quantities that meet your needs but are unfavorable at the wrong time, the plants will suffer. Bamboos constantly evaporate moisture through their leaves. If there is too little water, the plant wilts and curls the leaves. To ensure that the bamboo in your home garden is as brightly green as in the Asian country of origin, it makes sense to inform yourself about the topic of watering bamboo correctly.
Too wet or too dry? Ask your bamboo, finger or spade
Your bamboo is talking to you: When it rolls its leaves, it is thirsty! This means watering and watering immediately. With bamboo in a pot or bucket, your finger can feel at a depth of 3 cm whether water is needed. For bamboo plants, dig a small hole in the ground with a spade. If the soil is dry up to a depth of ten centimeters, water must be thoroughly watered. Depending on the weather, place the hose on the plant for an hour and let the water seep away slowly using low pressure. Watering for too short a time only moistens the surface. The general rule for shallow-rooted plants is: it's better to do more and not so often than just a little regularly.
Transplanting bamboo effortlessly – what should you consider
A giant bamboo can shoot up a full meter in one day and reach up to 30 meters. Your bamboo also quickly wants to go high up or into the neighbor's garden. Whether it's a clumpy or root-forming variety of bamboo, at some point all bamboo gets too big. The most important questions before you want to repot or transplant a bamboo:
- Does the new location meet the conditions specifically for this type of bamboo?
- What purpose should the bamboo plant serve in the new location?
- Is the new space or container large enough?
- How high can the plant grow while maintaining legal distance limits?
If you want to transplant bamboo professionally, you should also take advantage of bamboo-friendly weather, the right time of year and the full moon. This saves energy and the plant has less stress.
Can you cut every type of bamboo the same way?
Your bamboo doesn't care how you cut it. Like our hair, it always grows back! Don't be surprised if creatively shaped bamboos receive more recognition. They give the garden an artistic flair. Suitable tools and the right time are important for every cutting measure.
Cutting bamboo should be done when the moon is waning. Moon gardeners know that now is the best time to cut grass or branches, pull weeds and prepare compost. They talk about the ripening phase, harvest time and root formation. Because now the power is concentrated on the earth. This means that the plant juices, like the seas, are sinking. This means that no plant sap escapes and the bamboo does not bleed to death.
If grasses are cut on the new moon or seven days after, they grow faster. The closer to the new moon the better the effect. Cut bamboo at the right time. Then the plant recovers during the summer. Even if individual stalks die, the bamboo plant lives forever. Because it keeps growing back from its rhizomes. That's why some Asian bamboo groves are over 1,000 years old. Isn't it a fascinating idea to be able to plant something in your own garden that will last forever?
Bamboo pests – which pests are the worst?
Bamboo not only attracts birds and beneficial insects but also these dangerous bamboo pests:
- Lice and mites
- Whiteflies and thrips
- Voles
Why do bamboo leaves turn yellow or brown?
Like humans, bamboo becomes pale and yellow when something is missing or when it is sick. Yellow leaves on bamboo or brown leaves indicate deficiency symptoms. However, few individual discolored leaves are normal and no reason to panic. Regular bamboo care ensures he althy growth and prevents pest infestation and diseases.
Fertilize organically or with bamboo fertilizer?
In order to achieve dense, he althy growth in bamboo, proper fertilization plays an important role. Because the root system of bamboo branches widely on the surface, nutrients must be able to be absorbed directly into the soil. To fertilize bamboos, it is best to use organic fertilizer or special bamboo fertilizer.
The bamboo regenerates in the winter months. Please don't make the mistake of wanting to support the plant powerfully! On the contrary – give the bamboo a break. In winter the motto “less is more” counts.
Bamboo in winter – what should you consider?
Winter hardy or not – how does bamboo get safely through ice and snow in winter? This is how bamboos overwinter outside and inside.
Tips & Tricks
Good care is rewarded! If your bamboo has developed well, you can simply divide the root ball carefully in spring and grow new plants.
