Hydroponics is a simple and increasingly popular way to grow bamboo in your own four walls. Below you will find out what you should pay attention to and how to set up hydroponics.
How do I start a bamboo hydroponic plant?
To create a bamboo hydroculture, you need a suitable container, expanded clay balls, a bamboo plant and a water level indicator. Fill the container with the balls, place the plant in it and use the display for targeted watering.
Is bamboo good for hydroponics?
In principle,all types of bamboo are suitable for hydroponics. However, you should choose a smaller type of bamboo. A plant that wants to grow several meters tall at home is less advantageous.
There are several arguments in favor of hydroponics. These include, for example, that you need to water your bamboo less and there is no chance of waterlogging. In addition, hydroponic bamboo grows slower and needs to be cut less often.
How do I plant the bamboo in hydroponics?
First you need a suitablevesselThis can be, for example, a decorative pot or a large glass. Now you needexpanded clay ballswith a size between 4 and 10 mm. When using them for the first time, rinse the balls with water and then fill the container with them. Then thebamboo plantis placed upright with its bare roots in the expanded clayFinally, awater level indicator goes into the planter.
What care is needed for bamboo hydroponics?
Thanks to the water level indicator, the bamboo can be watered as needed. As a rule, it is enough to provide himonce a weekwithwater. In winter, watering is necessary every two weeks.
Since the expanded clay does not contain any easily tangible nutrients, the bamboo must be regularly supplied withfertilizer. Fertilize once every three months with a special hydroponic fertilizer!
Thecutting and repottingare only necessaryif necessary, as the bamboo grows much slower in hydroponics.
Why does hydroponic growth suddenly stop?
If your bamboo previously grew in soil and you have now relocated it to hydroponics, it may take a few weeks for the plant toget used to the new circumstances. During this time it will probably hardly grow noticeably. Don't worry: this usually resolves itself.
Which location is suitable for hydroponics of bamboo?
Hydroponics are best done indoors. The bamboo should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of a heater. He doesn't like being exposed to drafts any more than he likes dry heating air. Place it in abright place at around 20°C near a window.
Tip
Spraying bamboo with water
From time to time, especially in the hot summer months, it makes sense to spray the bamboo with water. This increases the humidity and minimizes the risk of infestation with pests such as mealybugs or spider mites.
