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среда, 17 февраля 2016 г.

The Black Bamboo Plants In Pots And Maintenance Procedure

By Joseph Gray


A black bamboo is a magnificent looking plant that is outstanding in any situation, suitable for both indoor and outdoor locations. It is a running species, but is still very suitable for any location, all it needs is proper planting and good management skills. It has small dark green leaves contrasting with its shinny black culms in a superb way. It is also a very fast grower with adequate water and enough food. In order to share in its beauty, all you need is to buy black bamboo plants in pots, and you are ready to go.

As any other bamboo plant, this species is also very versatile. It should be thinned out to be able to expose the culms even further. If left unchecked, the plant grows very bushy and quickly outgrows the container. By thinning it, its life in the container is extended. The thinning process involves removing a given percentage of the culm by cutting.

In order to get it right, you must start by getting the right container. This bamboo species is known to stretch its roots as far as it is allowed. The best way to accommodate this growth is to choose a long and trough-like pot. It can be 10 inches wide and up to 18 inches long. It can still be longer and wider, but the depth must be 18 inches or more.

In a pot, the plant should be watered at least 3 times a week and at most 5 times a week particularly in summers. During every watering, the pot must be well drained. Other than providing the required moisture to the plant, watering also cools the soils during intense heat.

The common and outstanding container styles include the ornate containers for Japanese-style gardens and the traditional barrel-type that are most ideal for the rustic gardens. The square based containers that have some fancy decorations gives a clinical nature while informal, relaxed patios are obtained from the plain, squared or wooden containers.

It should be fertilized at least once a month. A liquid fertilizer that is properly balanced I enough for this job. In winter, it should be left alone as it goes into dormancy. Every 3-5 years, it sh divided and the potting soil be refreshed. With the help of disinfected and clean pruning shears, the plant should be pruned, removing wilted, weak and the dying culms as needed.

When planting, the first step is to ensure that the drainage holes are not blocked. By placing a large tub in the position or filling the base with pebbles, the base is not blocked. This prevents the base from getting wet and decaying. The next step is to fill the container halfway, place the bamboo on and then add the soil till it is full.

Then carefully draw and firm the compost in layers burying the roots at least 1 inch buried. The next step is to water the plant. In order to get the compost properly moist, you will require several watering. The proper care will required during the winter. The proper care practices include the use of clean compost as opposed to garden soil, exposing the container to direct sunlight, but not when it is too hot, and use the large containers. T also requires trimming occasionally.




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