Despite its exotic appearance, the Dendrocalamus giganteus, also known as giant bamboo in Germany, is quite hardy. So that it survives the next winter well, you should not leave it to its own devices but give it the necessary care.

The giant bamboo usually withstands temperatures down to -15 degrees well

The giant bamboo can withstand temperatures as low as -15 °C, sometimes for a longer period of time. However, it does not tolerate icy wind very well. If your Dendrocalamus giganteus is in a windy place, give it a windbreak at least during the winter. Young or newly planted giant bamboo is also very grateful for protection from frost.

How do I care for my giant bamboo in winter?

With a size of about 15 meters and a rich foliage, the giant bamboo needs a relatively large amount of water. After all, he can grow about 40 cm in a day. Your Dendrocalamus giganteus is also very thirsty in winter because it is an evergreen plant. The more sun he gets in winter, the greater his thirst.

Therefore, the giant bamboo should be watered on frost-free days, a little less than in summer, but as regularly as possible. However, it does not need fertilizer. If you stop fertilizing in late summer, then the growth for the current year is complete. Incidentally, the giant bamboo likes nitrogenous horse manure. But you can also use other organic fertilizer or special bamboo fertilizer.

A young giant bamboo is not yet as robust as an older one. Give it some winter protection. Protect the root ball from the worst frost with a layer of straw, leaves or brushwood. You can wrap the straws with a special fleece. This not only protects against frost but also reduces the evaporation of moisture from the leaves. So the young giant bamboo needs less water.

The essentials in brief:

  • hardy to about - 15 °C
  • Windbreak when the giant bamboo is in a windy place
  • Frost protection for young or newly planted giant bamboo
  • water on frost-free days
  • do not fertilize

tips

Don't let your giant bamboo die of thirst, even in winter. This danger is much greater than the giant bamboo freezing to death.

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