As an evergreen and hardy grass plant, bamboo is always thirsty. In order for the bamboo to be as fresh and brightly green in this country as in its original homeland, it has to be properly cared for in summer and winter, and watered and watered sufficiently.
Water bamboo - when and how often?
When and how often depends on the soil and soil structure. With heavy, impermeable soils you can water less, but the bamboo doesn't feel particularly well here either. It likes well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil. And he needs water regularly. In spring and summer more than in winter. It should also be watered in winter on frost-free days and cold, dry periods.
It has a particularly high water requirement after planting. Here moderate but regular watering is required for the first few weeks so that it takes root well. In the case of potted and tub 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. In order to avoid daily watering, make sure that the soil is moist when planting in the garden. The more wind-protected the location, the slower the bamboo dries out.
tips and tricks
Do you understand bamboo? When your bamboo curls its leaves, it reduces the surface area for evaporation and tells you that it is thirsty.