Watering bamboo - when and how often?
When and how often depends on the soil and the soil structure. With heavy, impermeable soils you can water less, but the bamboo does not feel particularly comfortable here either. He likes well-drained, humus-rich, sandy ones Earth. And he needs water regularly. In spring and summer more than in winter. On frost-free days and cold dry periods, it should also be watered in winter.
It has a particularly high water requirement after planting. In this case, moderate but regular watering is necessary for the first few weeks so that it takes root well. In the case of potted and container plants, the root area must not dry out, especially in winter, otherwise the bamboo will die. But there must also be no waterlogging!
The bamboo prefers lime-free rainwater or even better: Energized bamboo water. To avoid daily watering, pay attention to one when planting in the garden Location with moist soil. The more sheltered the location is from the wind, the less quickly the bamboo dries out.
Tips & Tricks
Do you understand bamboo? When your bamboo rolls up its leaves it reduces the evaporation area and tells you that it is thirsty.
