The indoor bamboo, bot. Pogonatherum paniceum, is decorative and brings exoticism to the living room or winter garden. With little care, the plant can grow quite old. It is also possible to propagate indoor bamboo with little effort.
How to propagate indoor bamboo?
Indoor bamboo can be propagated by sowing, root division or root runners. Sow seeds in a warm place, divide root balls or allow runners to root in water before planting in soil.
Propagate indoor bamboo
The indoor bamboo with its bushy leaves is always an eye-catcher in the home. People are happy to make the effort to propagate it. This can be done through various methods:
- by sowing
- by root division
- through root runners
Propagation by sowing
Some types of indoor bamboo form spike-like bunches with seeds on the stalks. You cut off the ears of corn and sow them in small planters. To ensure that the seeds sprout well, place them in a warm and sunny place. If watered regularly, the first stalks should appear after just a few weeks. Germination can be promoted by covering the planters with cling film. This creates a moist warmth. However, the mini greenhouse must be ventilated regularly to prevent mold from forming. As soon as the small bamboo shoots are about 10 cm high, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Reproduction by division
If Pogonatherum paniceum is well cared for, it will develop into a large, bushy houseplant that will soon be too big for its pot. Then you can repot without any problems. If you want to continue to grow your bamboo on the windowsill and not in a pot on the floor, you can divide the plant during repotting. Proceed as follows:
- Take the bamboo out of its old planter.
- Shake off a little soil and divide the root ball with a sharp knife.
- Now place both plants in prepared pots with nutrient-rich, fresh plant substrate.
Propagation through root runners
The indoor bamboo has the habit of forming abundant runners in its planter. If you leave it with the mother plant, the ever-growing bush will eventually burst the plant pot. It is better if you carefully remove the “children” when repotting the plant. If you want to propagate your bamboo, you can put these runners in a glass of water and place it in a warm place. After a while roots will form. Once a proper root tuft has formed, the runner can be cultivated in a planter with soil. With this propagation method, ensure good ventilation and regular water exchange.
