The bamboo is a symbol of Asian culture and nature. If the bamboo is grown as a bonsai, you don't need your own garden to enjoy the visual pleasure of this adaptable plant in this country. Bamboo bonsai is Asia in miniature!
How do you properly care for a bamboo bonsai?
The bamboo bonsai prefers a bright location without direct sunlight and should be watered regularly with low-lime water. It tolerates cutting and should be kept warm in winter to protect it from frost.
Which location does the bamboo bonsai like?
A bamboo needs abrightlocation. But if it is cultivated as a bonsai in the room, it shouldnot be exposed to direct sunlight. Window sills that face east or west are well suited. Such a bamboo bonsai can also find a suitable home on a balcony or terrace. But be careful: In winter it should be placed indoors to avoid freezing in the root area.
How often should the bonsai be watered?
Theregular Watering is the be-all and end-all in caring for the bamboo bonsai. From May to September this may be necessary every day or every two days. The soil should be kept moderately moist and not allowed to dry out. Low-lime to lime-free water is recommended for watering, as bamboo tolerates lime poorly.
Is the bamboo easy to cut as a bonsai?
The bamboo stalks grow quite quickly depending on the variety. If you have purchased a bamboo bonsai, you can be sure that it iseasy to cutand will probably grow at a slower pace. While a bamboo can grow several meters within a week in the wild, a bonsai grows much more slowly - also due to the lower supply of nutrients. CuttingCut the plantas needed using a sharp cutting tool (€13.00 at Amazon), which can also cut through the hard stalks.
Does this bonsai need special wintering?
If you have a bamboo bonsai outside, you shouldtake it into the warm in October at the latest and leave it to hibernate over the winter. If the bonsai were to spend the winter outdoors, there is a high risk that it would freeze to death. The roots are too shallow in the ground and would freeze due to frost and no longer be able to absorb water. The result: the bonsai dies.
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A gift for friends
Grown as a bonsai, bamboo is a wonderful gift for people who may not have their own garden but love exotic plants. In Asia, such a bonsai bamboo is often given as a gift and represents happiness, friendship and he alth.
