How to grow small potted bamboo plants

Last Update :2024.05.27

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1. Choose the right soil

2. Hydration supplement

3. Apply nutrients

4. Supplementary lighting


Potted small bamboos like to grow in soft, well-drained loam, and the pH value is optimal between 4.5-7.0. It needs to be watered thoroughly at the beginning of planting, and then it can be kept moist. It is also necessary to spray water mist on the leaves. The fertilizers applied are generally compound fertilizers, and nutrients are added in time during the growth stage. Different seasons have different requirements for light. Shading in summer and increasing light in winter.


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1. Choose the right soil

1. Choose the right soil

It likes to grow in soft, well-drained loam, which is acidic or neutral, with the optimum pH value between 4.5-7.0. Vermiculite or peat soil can be mixed with perlite. This matrix is very suitable and is conducive to survival. Be sure to avoid using heavy loam soil, and alkaline soil is not suitable either.

2. Moisture replenishment

Moisture is very important. It likes moisture, but is afraid of water accumulation. It needs to be watered thoroughly at the beginning of planting, and then it can be kept moist. It is also necessary to spray water mist on the leaves. Depending on the season, water should be watered once every 1-2 days in summer. In winter, less water is needed, so the amount of water should be reduced, but watering cannot be omitted. If you find that the leaves are bent, it means that the plant is short of water and should be watered immediately.

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3. Apply nutrients

Application Fertilizers are generally based on compound fertilizers, and appropriate additional nutrients should be added after survival. Supplement nutrients in a timely manner during the growth stage. The concentration should not be too high and the frequency can be increased.

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4. Supplementary lighting

Different seasons have different lighting requirements. In summer, it can be placed in a cool place to avoid exposure to the scorching sun and be properly shaded. In winter, it can be placed in a sunny place where it can be exposed to light.

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2. Hydration supplement

3. Apply nutrients

4. Supplementary lighting












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