If you are considering growing bamboo at home either for its aesthetic beauty or as a natural fence, keep reading as this post was written with you in mind. There are many varieties of bamboo that you can grow at home and you should choose the one that will grow best in your area. As you probably know, bamboo is an amazing plant that is used in a variety of applications, from clothing to making bicycles to the world famous, extremely hard .
Here are some tips that will get you started:
- Look for varieties that grow easily on a small patch of land or in a container.
- Bamboo grows fast and can grow out of control, so it is important to use proper methods to maintain your bamboo plants.
- Bamboo requires plenty of sunlight and water and you can use nitrogen-based fertilizer to speed up its growth rate if you like.
- Ideal soil for growing bamboo should be moist, well-drained, loose and rich.
- Bamboo needs some support when grown in windy areas, because it will slowly bend.
Container Gardening and Bamboo
Smaller varieties of bamboo can be grown inside in a pot and it will be shorter than when grown on normal soil outside. When growing bamboo in a container, you should stabilize it by placing marbles and small stones at the bottom. Organic fertilizer works well for bamboo grown in containers and you should be aware that some synthetic fertilizers are high in phosphorus and salt, which can deteriorate bamboo plants. Normal-sized bamboo should grow well under direct sunlight, if it’s properly watered. However, smaller bamboos can be scorched by direct sunlight, so they should get sunlight only in the morning or afternoon.
Hydroponic Bamboo Gardening
It is also possible to grow smaller bamboos hydroponically at home. When using this method, you need to change the water on a weekly basis. It is also important to choose the right water, because bamboo can be very sensitive to the presence of certain chemicals including chlorine and fluoride which is present in most tap water supplies. If you do use tap water, let it sit it out for a day or two, so any chemicals will evaporate or settle at the bottom. Use only the upper two-third part of the water, because it’s relatively cleaner. Chemicals in the water may cause tip burn and if this occurs, you may need to use bottled or filtered water, at least until your bamboo looks healthy.
Decorative Bamboo
Some decorative bamboo varieties will eventually become top-heavy and you need to trim it. Trimming is essential if you want your bamboo to stay well balanced and healthy. Cut off the offshoots using clean snippers. Trimmings can be made into new bamboo plants, so you shouldn’t throw them away. New shoots will also emerge next to mature bamboo plant. Shoots of some bamboo varieties are edible, which are often used for stir-fried or curry-based dishes.
If you are considering growing bamboo at home, do your research and learn as much as you can before making the commitment.
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