Immediately after planting in a location, the bamboo hardly seems to grow. Even after many years, a bamboo may give way and stop growing. But why could this be and how do you accelerate growth again?
How to speed up the growth of bamboo?
To accelerate the growth of bamboo, you should cut it regularly, fertilize it specifically, water it sufficiently, ensure a slightly acidic soil pH value and, if planted in a container, repot it in a larger container.
How does cutting bamboo help accelerate growth?
If the bamboo is pruned regularly, it will beGrowth stimulated It is best to do such pruning in spring. To do this, cut the stalks to an appropriate height using a sharp cutting tool. But be careful: once cut back, the stalks will no longer grow if they have already reached their final height. Then only new stalks emerge from the ground. You should carry out such pruning for the first time after three years.
Can the growth of bamboo be stimulated with fertilizer?
You can stimulate the growth of your bamboo withtargeted fertilizer application. However, don't be too generous. If it is fertilized too heavily, it will then respond with yellowish leaves or an increased risk of diseases and pests. For fertilization, for example, use aspecial bamboo fertilizer that contains nitrogen, magnesium, iron and co in the right amount.
Can watering bamboo help it grow faster?
Aadequate water supplyis important to bamboo. Make sure that your bamboo never dries out in the root area. It doesn't tolerate drought at all. In addition to watering, you can spray it insummerto increase the humidity. Thisaccelerates its growth Always use lime-free water for watering!
Many people forget to water the bamboo even in winter. But this is crucial because bamboo needs to be supplied with water even in winter due to its evergreen leaves.
Can a correct pH value accelerate the growth of bamboo?
If the bamboo grows in aalkaline substrate, it willhardly growIts roots will then have problems absorbing nutrients. Therefore, the soil should beslightly acidic (pH value not higher than 7). You can enrich the soil with peat or compost to make it more acidic. In addition, the substrate should be loose, deep and permeable.
How fast can a bamboo grow anyway?
If all factors are optimal, a bamboo can grow 50 cm and in exceptional casesup to 90 cm per day. The bamboo species Phyllostachys and Sasaella do this in particular. Your growth peak is between May and August, because that's when it's warmest and you need warmth to grow quickly.
Don't be surprised if your bamboo barely grows in the first year. Then it will develop its roots so that it can shoot up above the ground in the coming year.
Tip
Accelerating the growth of a bamboo in a pot
Bamboo often stops growing in a pot. This may be because the bucket is no longer deep and wide enough. It has become too small for the bamboo. So it should be repotted and divided into nutrient-rich soil and a larger container.
