Tuesday 16 February 2016

Taking Good Care Of Black Bamboo Plants In Pots

By Anna Butler


Growing bamboo in pots or other containers makes an enthralling feature. The colors and the shapes of containers used in growing bamboo are limitless. When placing the container in the garden the fear of it taking the garden is reduced because it acts as a barrier hence the chances of roots moving to the garden are reduced. Growing Black Bamboo Plants in Pots does not only enhance the flexibility but also gives the place where it has been place an enthralling look.

They do well when planted in vessels irrespective of the species. Another important thing to note is that different species have different rate of growth. Species that have high growth rate, their roots are likely to bind to the pot after a short duration of time. This is an important factor to consider when choosing the species.

Sunlight really affects their rate of growth. Different types have different requirements of sunlight. If you intend to keep them within the room, choose that does not require a lot of sunlight. Choose the smaller ones if the space within the room is limited. Never choose tall ones if you intend to place them within the room.

If one goes for a running type, it is likely to grow at a phenomenal speed and becomes tall enough within a short duration of time. On the other hand, the roots become bound to the container after a short period of time undermining its health. The clumping type grows at a very low rate and takes longer period of time before becoming root bound to the pot.

When the container is bound by the roots, it is important to consider doing repotting. This helps in that it looks as healthy as before. This can be carried out within a short duration of time and at any month of the year. On the other hand, dividing can also help the plant from drying. This is a bit delicate and is usually done during the spring or during the winter.

Repotting involves placing it in a new vessel which is likely to be larger. This process is less delicate and can be done any month of the year irrespective of the season. Abnormal changes in temperature may make it unhealthy since there is less insulation of roots because are close to the surface. The negative effect may be reduced by covering the vessel with burlap which acts as an insulator during cold seasons. Taking it indoor could help too.

Water it during the winter and in summer too. During summer it loses so much water through evaporation and it is therefore recommended to keep watering for its betterment. Root ball helps in determining its future size. A smaller one results into plants that are small and short.

When choosing a nice pot, go for one that is short and a bit stable. This is because after the plant grows taller, the wind may make it topple over. They should be wide too to increase the stability. Before planting, fill the container with rocks at the bottom to enhance the stability.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment