Although it can be very large, the giant Chinese reed does not appear compact. With its decorative panicles of flowers, it is a real ornament in the garden bed or as a solitaire on the lawn, but can also be cultivated in a bucket.

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How big should the bucket be?

The planter for your giant Chinese reed should definitely meet two criteria. On the one hand, it must offer enough space for good root growth, on the other hand, the bucket should be so heavy that it does not tip over with the fully grown reeds at the first gust of wind.

The minimum size of the bucket is probably about 50 liters capacity. The plant containers in which giant Chinese reed is sold are usually not sufficient for cultivation, they are only designed for transport. Choose a planter that is about three times the size of your reed's root ball. When repotting, choose the bucket one size larger than before if necessary.

Plant giant Chinese reed in the bucket:

  • it is best to plant or repot in spring or early summer
  • Choose a sufficiently large bucket, about three times as big as the root ball
  • If necessary, drill a drainage hole in the bottom of the bucket
  • Create a drainage layer in the bucket
  • Water the root ball briefly
  • Fill the bucket halfway with soil
  • Insert reeds and fill in soil
  • cover all roots about 8 to 10 cm high with soil
  • water well

Maintain giant Chinese reed in the tub

Your giant Chinese reed needs a little more care in the bucket than in the garden soil. In the first few weeks after planting, it should be watered relatively frequently. In addition, the reeds in the bucket need fertilizer regularly, as the soil there leaches out faster.

What to do with the giant Chinese reed in winter?

Giant Chinese reed is quite hardy. It tolerates a lot of frost and is a special ornament in the garden in winter. However, since the root ball in the bucket is not particularly well protected, you should at least take precautions in a rough area and wrap the bucket with an old blanket, jute bags or something similar.

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Giant Chinese reed can also be cultivated in a bucket if it is chosen large enough.

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