How to grow water bamboo well

Water Bamboo Growing Conditions

Water bamboo likes a high temperature growing environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 18 and 30 degrees. It is not cold-resistant. In winter, we need to keep the temperature above 10 degrees. It likes sunlight, but is afraid of direct sunlight. In summer, it needs to be transferred to a cool and ventilated environment. Water bamboo is not demanding on the soil, but it is suitable for maintenance in a weakly acidic soil that is sticky, loose and fertile.

How to grow water bamboo

Water bamboo has a strong adaptability to light. When caring for it, you can allow it to receive soft light, but do not expose it to direct sunlight. It needs to be shaded in summer. It is not demanding on the soil and prefers acidic sticky soil. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be moved indoors in winter to prevent freezing. The soil in the pot should be kept moist during the growing period. Fertilize 1-2 times a month, and do not apply too concentrated fertilizer.

Watering bamboo

It is best to use mineral water and purified water when watering water bamboo. If you use tap water, you must take it out in advance and let it dry for 1-2 days before use. During the growth period, the soil in the pot should be kept moist, but no water accumulation should occur. When the temperature is high, spray water to maintain the environmental humidity.

Water bamboo fertilization

Water bamboo does not require much fertilizer. It needs to be fertilized frequently with thin fertilizers. During the peak growing season, it needs to be fertilized 1-2 times a month. Do not fertilize frequently or with too concentrated fertilizers to avoid burning its roots and causing problems such as yellowing or falling leaves.

Water bamboo pest control

The common pest of water bamboo is red spider mites, which are generally difficult to find. You can remove the diseased leaves. If more leaves are affected, you can use dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate to spray the plants to eliminate the pests at one time. If leaf blight occurs, you can use thiophanate-methyl, usually once every 10 days, and it will be cured after 1-2 times.

How to grow water bamboo at home

Water bamboo grows fast and is very easy to keep. When the temperature is high in summer, the soil must be kept moist and the air humidity must be maintained high. It should be kept in a place with sufficient scattered light and thin liquid fertilizer should be applied once every two weeks. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees.

Water bamboo maintenance precautions

Water bamboo is generally grown in water during spring and summer, and can be maintained in potted plants in winter. The soil must be kept moist, but no water accumulation should occur. If there is insufficient fertilizer and water and the potting soil is dry, the stems will turn yellow, affecting the ornamental value of the plant.