They can withstand frost down to around - 25 ° C. Older plants don't even need winter protection for this. A bamboo fargesia only reaches its full winter hardiness at around the age of two to three years. Until then, it should be protected from frost or overwintered in a cold house.
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Cutting red bamboo
The red bamboo does not need an annual pruning. However, it is very good for him if you regularly remove old stalks. So your bamboo always looks fresh and well-cared for. Cut the old and dry stalks just above the ground. So the red bamboo sprouts well again. The cut lignified stalks can be used very well as a support for other plants.
How do I care for my red bamboo in winter?
If your bamboo is still very young, put it in a cool and not too dark winter quarters. The temperature there should be between 3 ° C and 7 ° C. If the bamboo is too warm, it cannot keep its winter rest and is easily damaged. Your red bamboo does not need fertilizer in winter and that
to water you can reduce something.If you live in a rather mild area, then wrap your young bamboo in an old sack or special fleece to protect the stalks and leaves from frost. At the same time, they reduce evaporation and protect the plant from drying out. This can also be helpful with an older bamboo, especially if it gets a lot of sun on frosty days.
The essentials in brief:
- frost hardy to approx. - 25 ° C
- Hibernate young plants indoors or protect them from frost
- Water regularly on frost-free days
- If possible, do not expose to direct sunlight for too long
- possibly use winter protection made of special fleece
Tips
Don't forget to water your bamboo in winter too, so that it can experience the next spring unscathed.
