In general, bamboo is considered a fast-growing, robust and undemanding plant for indoors and outdoors - provided you know its needs and give it the right care. If a bamboo has brown leaves, it is not feeling well. What could be the causes?
Why does my bamboo have brown leaves?
If bamboo gets brown leaves, this may be caused by unsuitable location, too much fertilizer or plant shock. Regular care, suitable location and careful use of fertilizer are solutions to maintain the he alth of the bamboo.
Keep your eyes open when buying bamboo
To protect bamboo from brown leaves and diseases, you should pay attention to its properties when purchasing. Because many bamboo plants come from mass production. These plants are grown in climate-controlled greenhouses under ideal growing conditions and look great.
If they are exposed to natural conditions outdoors, problems arise. Some plants mourn by losing their leaves or turning brown, are particularly susceptible to pests and diseases or do not grow. Bamboo plants that are propagated by division and left outside are much hardier in comparison.
Even too much of a good thing can cause brown leaves
On some hardy bamboo varieties, some of the leaves turn brown by spring. This is a normal process. Because bamboo uses a lot of energy in winter and only turns green again in March.
Especially in spring, bamboo needs fresh soil and nutrients. Nevertheless, you shouldn't spoil him with too much right away. This can lead to brown leaves and the death of the plant. Better regular care and slowly increasing fertilizer doses. If your bamboo sheds brown leaves, simply pile them up in the root area and leave them there. The leaves contain silicon, which the plant absorbs through its roots as additional fertilizer.
Other causes and care if the leaves turn brown
Consider the subsequent site conditions when selecting plants. Because an unsuitable location can cause brown leaves or other problems. It should be a wind-protected, partially shaded to shady or, depending on the type of bamboo, sunny location.
The types of bamboo we offer are generally very resilient. Even if leaves and stalks are exposed to cold wind, the plant will sprout again. If a newly planted bamboo suddenly turns brown, the cause may be a so-called plant shock, which can be remedied with plenty of watering.
Tips & Tricks
If the leaves on the bamboo turn brown in winter, it may not be hardy.