Maintaining bamboo Fargesia murielae

A special feature of the Fargesia is that they die off after flowering. Fortunately, this bamboo rarely blooms, namely only every 80-100 years. Then, however, all plants worldwide will be affected within a few years. If you want to multiply your bamboo plants, then the division of a healthy and strong plant is recommended. With a sharp spade it's very easy.

Plant umbrella bamboo

The umbrella bamboo is one of the most common types of bamboo in specialist shops, because it is very undemanding and grows on almost any soil from slightly calcareous to slightly acidic. In contrast to other varieties, it can also be planted in full sun and can even tolerate a little wind.

Due to its upright growth, you can also make one with the umbrella bamboo hedge plants. Loosen the soil well and put some compost in the planting hole. Then put the bamboo and water it well. In a hedge, the distance between the individual plants should be around 70 cm to one meter.

Water and fertilize umbrella bamboo

Like all other types of bamboo, the umbrella bamboo is very thirsty. It should be watered regularly without causing waterlogging. He doesn't like them at all. This bamboo only needs fertilizer in poor soil. You can use organic fertilizers like compost or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) use or special Bamboo fertilizer.

Umbrella bamboo in winter

Umbrella bamboo is also hardy, like all of them Fargesia varieties. You hardly have to expect your bamboo to freeze to death, but rather that it will die of thirst. Bamboo needs enough water even in winter and should be watered on frost-free days.

The most important thing about bamboo fargesia murielae:

• undemanding
• hardy
• tolerates some wind
• may be planted in full sun
• suitable for almost all floors
• fast growing
• clumping
• suitable for hedge planting
• dies after flowering
• Multiplication by division