How to grow Luo Han bamboo

Growing conditions of bamboo

Luo Han bamboo likes warm and humid environment. It likes light, avoids strong light, and is not cold-resistant. When cultivated indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light. Shade measures should be taken in summer, and warmth should be kept in winter. As for the culture soil, loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil is best.

How to grow Luo Han bamboo

Luohan bamboo is suitable for planting in a warm and humid environment. It must be properly shaded in summer. The temperature needs to be above 8 degrees and the night temperature needs to be above 5 degrees. Watering should be timely, but no water accumulation should occur. It is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, breathable and well-drained sandy soil. Adhere to the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently, mainly organic fertilizers.

Watering the Bamboo

Luohan bamboo likes a humid environment and needs to be watered in time, but there should be no water accumulation in the pot. Water evaporates quickly in summer, so the frequency of watering needs to be increased, and water should be sprayed appropriately. Water it once every 1 to 2 days on average, and control watering in winter. If the potting soil lacks water, the bamboo leaves will curl. At this time, you can add water in time and the leaves will unfold.

Fertilization of Bamboo

Do not apply concentrated fertilizer or fertilize frequently to Podocarpus arhat, so as not to cause the branches and leaves to grow rapidly and affect the appearance. Apply decomposed and thin liquid fertilizer once every 30 days from March to September, and control the use of nitrogen fertilizer to prevent each node from growing too long and reducing the ornamental value.

Pest and disease control of bamboo

Common diseases of Podocarpus are rust and black mole. For rust, spray with carboxin wettable powder, and for black mole, spray with thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. Common insect pests include scale insects and bamboo locusts. Spray with carboxin during the insect stage and add appropriate amount of kerosene to block their breathing.

How to grow Luo Han bamboo at home

Luo Han bamboo is suitable for planting in fertile, moist, well-drained acidic humus soil and sandy loam. During the growth period, keep the potting soil moist without water accumulation. Spray water on the leaves appropriately and water less in winter. Its cold resistance is low. When the temperature is 4-6 degrees, the plant will be harmed by cold. It is suitable to be maintained in sunny places and provide shade in summer.

Precautions for the maintenance of Luohan bamboo

What we need to pay attention to is that the bamboo should be repotted in the spring of each year, preferably from March to May. In addition, the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests is also indispensable. If diseased roots appear, they must be pruned in time to avoid affecting the overall growth of the plant. Regular pruning of the bamboo can also help to fully utilize its nutrients.