jeudi 25 juin 2015

Tips On Planting Black Bamboo Plants In Pots

By Ruthie Calderon


The fact that some individuals have no garden does not mean that they cannot have plants of their own. It is possible to carry out this activity in a container provided all the conditions required will be availed. Some indoor settings are decorated using indoor plants. There are important things that those who would like consider planting black bamboo plants in pots should know.

For any plant to grow, water must be available. The black bamboo planted should be regular watered specifically when the temperatures are not too high. There are special cans that are ideal to carry out the watering. They ought to be be perforated on the base to ensure that the water force does not uproot the plant from the pot. Also, the cans should not be lifted very high above the pot when watering to avoid the pressure breaking the stems or destroying the leaves.

The stem of a young bamboo plant is very weak. Support has to be provided to it as it grows. Some pebbles may be placed on the pot to offer this support. As it grows tall, a stick may be pinned on their side and the stem made to lay on it. Some strings are used to join the string with stick to ensure that it does not end up falling or curving.

Light is needed by almost all types of plants. The black bamboo is no exception and it has to be provided with enough of it. The pot containing it should be placed in an area with enough sunlight. The place should only allow for enough of it since when availed in excess may result to a lot of heat which may dry the plant.

There are certain types of diseases and pesticides that are known to infest black bamboos. The correct insecticides and pesticides should be applied on them in case there are signs of infestation. Rinsing the leaves with water is also likely to wash away small insects such as spiders and aphids.

It will reach a point when the blank bamboo will grow to a size that can no longer be supported by the pot. This calls in for re-potting or replanting it on a garden. This is a tricky procedure as it is likely to dry up if care is not taken. It should be uprooted with a lump of soil to ensure that the roots are not destroyed. Watering must be carried out in their new location to ensure continuity of growth.

Weeds are likely to grow on the pot and hinder with the bamboo growth. Weed will compete for survival with plants and may lead to it drying or deteriorating in health. They are associated with pests and diseases. They are then weeded immediately they start growing. Care should also be taken not to mess with the bamboo roots.

Pruning need to be carried out also. This is the activity of removing the excess leaves or stems. The ones removed are those that seem weak and not healthy. They are removed through cutting them off. The activity should be well carried out to avoid causing some damage on the plant.




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