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aurea), Square Bamboo (Chimonobambusa quad- following up with nutrients are both very important
rangularis), Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) and to successfully planting a bamboo bonsai. As far as
Japanese Red Bamboo (Phyllostachys iridescens). soil pH is concerned, slightly acidic soil is preferred.
Japanese Bamboo is good to grow for bonsai or land-
scape designs. Taiwan and Mainland China have both Seedlings:
bamboo categories. America is also a country with Avoid the winter time when planting bamboo, all
both temperate and subtropical climate zones, where of the other seasons are fine for young plants as long
two types of bamboo can be grown well. as the soil is attached. Generally speaking, March
through April (spring time) is the best planting time
Simple Steps to Pot Bamboo for tropical clumping bamboo, and September and
Bamboo, as we know, are some of the fastest- October (autumn season) are the proper time for
growing plants. They easily grow into large bamboo hardy running bamboo. The methods are as follows:
plants, but it is rather difficult to plant small bamboo Rhizome Propagation: For the running species of
into pots. However, there are a few steps to follow to bamboo, their underground rhizomes can be propa-
ensure the planting is relatively manageable. Once gated directly, however the culm should be no less
you master these tactics, you will be able to appreciate than five nodes. By using underground rhizomes with
elegant and high quality bamboo bonsai plants in just culms one or two years old (rhizome should have at
a short amount of time. least three nodes and culms with roots) to plant into
soil, be sure to place the plant under shade and main-
Potting Soil (medium): tain moisture. Some leaves must be removed in order
When planting bamboo bonsai, the soil must to prevent evaporation.
possess the ability to retain water, while still providing Offshoot Propagation: This method is commonly
porosity and free drainage. Sandy loam is the best used for the tropical clumping bamboo with offshoots.
choice, and clay loam the next, while akadama is Plant at least three offshoot culms with fibrous roots
also a solid choice. Basic nutrients and continuously together into the soil, prune the roots if they are too

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