- How do I properly cut my heavenly bamboo?
- How much frost can the sacred bamboo tolerate?
- Where does the sacred bamboo feel comfortable?
Regular pruning is appropriate for the sacred bamboo, also known as heavenly bamboo, as it is for many other garden plants. In this way, the shrub does not lignify too much and can be brought into an attractive shape.
Regular pruning is required to keep the sacred bamboo in shape
How do I properly cut my heavenly bamboo?
Either cut back your heavenly bamboo by about a third of its size in spring or in fall after the fruit has ripened. Thin it out a little regularly by cutting off old and dry shoots. In the case of potted plants, pruning is recommended in autumn, then you can transport your heavenly bamboo more easily to its winter quarters.
How much frost can the sacred bamboo tolerate?
Depending on the variety, the sacred bamboo tolerates about -10 °C or -15 °C, but only for a short period of time. Some varieties have been bred specifically for hardiness and will tolerate more frost than others. In a mild area, they can also overwinter in the garden bed. In general, however, winter protection is recommended.
Where does the sacred bamboo feel comfortable?
The heavenly bamboo, which is actually quite easy to care for, likes it relatively sunny, when it blooms lavishly and bears plenty of fruit. Even if these are not edible, they are very decorative. The shrub also thrives in partial shade, but the flowers may not be as lavish. The soil should be rich in nutrients and low in lime.
The sacred bamboo also feels at home in a bucket. Lay down a drainage layer of broken pottery or coarse gravel, because the heavenly bamboo is very sensitive to waterlogging. Rhododendron earth is recommended as a substrate, because both plants have similar soil requirements. In the tub, the sacred bamboo definitely needs winter protection, alternatively a winter quarters in a cold house.
The essentials in brief:
- cut back in spring
- thin out regularly
- always use clean and sharp tools
tips
It is best to cut back a sacred bamboo in the tub in autumn, so the plant can be transported more easily and requires less space in the winter quarters.