How to maintain purple bamboo and make it grow well

Purple Bamboo Growing Conditions

Purple bamboo has strong adaptability and is relatively cold-resistant. It can withstand low temperatures, but avoids waterlogging. It has strong adaptability to soil. The stalks of purple bamboo grow scattered, 4-10 meters high and 2-5 centimeters in diameter.

How to grow purple bamboo

Purple bamboo is suitable for planting in fertile and well-breathable soil, so that it can grow more vigorously. Water it more frequently during maintenance, but no water accumulation should occur. Its cold and high temperature resistance is poor. It is best to provide an environment between 18 and 25 degrees and maintain it in a place with good light, so that the plant shape will be more beautiful. In addition, attention should be paid to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.

Watering Bamboo

During the maintenance period, purple bamboo needs to be provided with sufficient water to keep the soil moist, but there should be no accumulation of water. More water should be added in summer. If the soil is relatively moist, watering should be controlled. Attention should be paid to drainage measures on rainy days.

Fertilizing Purple Bamboo

Purple bamboo does not require much fertilizer. You can apply some dilute urea or compound fertilizer. In addition, there is a more natural option, which is the water used to wash rice or meat, which can make the leaves greener and the stems shinier.

Purple bamboo pest control

Improper maintenance of purple bamboo will cause diseases and pests. Common diseases include stalk rot, bamboo black mole disease, tip dieback, bamboo clump-branch disease, etc. The main pests are yellow-spine bamboo locust, bamboo-nest whitefly, bamboo leaf borer, bamboo moth, bamboo shoot armyworm, etc. The diseased leaves should be pruned in time and pesticides should be sprayed for control. Usually, carbendazim can eliminate them.

How to grow purple bamboo at home

Purple bamboo likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. It is best to place the potted plants on the balcony or in front of the south window with bright light indoors. It should not be placed in a shady and dry place indoors. Potted purple bamboo is easy to maintain. As long as a warm environment and sufficient light are provided, it is easy to grow well by watering and spraying them frequently.

Purple bamboo care precautions

Moderate pruning is beneficial to the beautiful shape of purple bamboo. It is usually done in early summer, cutting it at about 12 cm to reduce nutrient consumption.