How to trim water bamboo to look good

When is the right time to prune water bamboo?

Water bamboo is usually pruned in spring every year, when the temperature is neither high nor low, which is conducive to the sprouting of new buds. Cuttings can be carried out in June and July. Use strong branches and soak them in rooting water for more than an hour. Pay attention to management methods after cutting, water frequently, and avoid sun exposure. It will take root normally in 20 days.

Water Bamboo Pruning Tips

Pruning method: Some branches with good growth need to be retained, some branches that grow poorly need to be cut off, and overly dense branches need to be thinned out to increase ventilation.

Pruning branches and leaves: When pruning, the main thing is to cut off the branches and leaves that are too long, dense, thin, old, diseased and insect-infested on the plant to promote the sprouting of new branches.

Pruning makes the plant grow faster: Pruning off diseased, insect-infested, and bent branches of water bamboo can reduce nutrient consumption and concentrate nutrients on the growth of new branches.

Water bamboo pruning precautions

Water bamboo grows fast, and if properly maintained, the branches will return to normal in half a month. It needs to be placed in a ventilated and well-lit environment, and the soil should be kept moist. It is afraid of strong light, and shade measures need to be taken in summer to prevent the plant from sunburn.