mardi 21 juillet 2015

Things You Should Know In Nurturing A Temple Bamboo

By Elaine Guthrie


Calm that spirit with an Asian inspired garden. Draw inspiration from the four elements of nature in selecting the components for your haven. Make use of perennial evergreens such as bamboos to promote shade and privacy in your sanctuary. However observe discipline in controlling these perennials. A temple bamboo for example can grow up to 35 feet tall within 24 hours and has a running root system that can spread quickly if not managed properly. Installing a rhizome barrier or putting it in a pot is highly suggested to ensure it does not affect the rest of the ecosystem.

Surrounding the roots with a 3-inch high concrete barrier above the ground is ideal for runners. You may also want to put trenches around it to ensure that its rhizomes are under control. Install these walls prior to planting the hardy. Do not hesitate in removing culms and new shoots beyond this enclosure. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.

Containing it in pots is also effective in managing those roots. Approaching garden suppliers in your area is highly recommended to determine the ideal size of those spot. Normally they measure it depending on the root ball size. However you may also want to consider the amount of space you have available for these beauties.

You can use any type of pot for these perennials. However terracotta pots are best used for these charmers. It retains moisture better than metal and drain excess water better than plastic. Such qualities enable bamboo roots to breathe even in humid weather. Do not expose these containers in direct sunlight particularly during summer. It tends to evaporate water faster that is detrimental for the evergreen. Cracks on these containers are indication that you need to repot immediately. Surely you do not want the roots to destroy it.

Such decorative perennials are best grown in loamy soil. This type of soil provides a good drainage system allowing the bamboos to have healthier roots. These plants need moisture to survive thus it needs frequent watering especially during dry season. Including mulch is highly recommended if you decide to use another soil type. Collect dry leaves at the base of your bamboo to attain the same effect.

Use fertilizers if you want to speed growth and get better foliage. Organic fertilizer or manure is best used for these perennials. Apply a generous amount during shooting season to ensure that nutrients are distributed evenly. Note that such perennials feed on nitrogen thus asking an expert may help determine the proper dosage in using chemical fertilizers.

Prune these hardy plants during fall or late summer. Such practice will produce healthier shoots. Use sharp saws or pruners to avoid rot stubs. Horizontally cut above the cane node to achieve a clean cut. Note that once it is removed a culm it will never grow back. However expect new shoots to appear on the sides.

White spots on its leaves are indication of mite infestation. Although it will not hinder growth, these mites can transfer from one plant to another destroying the beauty of its leave. Instantly quarantine the infested plant. Spray its cane with hot water or wash each leaf with organic soap to eliminate the pests. Always monitor afterwards. You might consider eradicating the plant if it continuous.




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