Bamboos in NYC terrace
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What a great space you have there. I have noticed with my potted bamboo that it tends to drop leaves more often than what is ground planted. It is such an invasive plant I have wondered if the leaf drop is due to being root bound. I have noticed that my plants will have a portion die off just before a new section will begin growing. I usually will then take the plant out of the pot and cut away the dead or dying root mass. Replant with new soil and it will thrive again for a while.
There is something I treat like fungus ( just a leaf discoloration/spots) by spraying with copper. It seems to reduce the leaf drop.My Bamboo thrives in high humidity with only rain fall for water. However in times like right now where we have had no rain , I will water about once a month. I see one picture where the soil is actually cracked it is so dry , maybe water is your issue. My soil always remains loose and crumbly. How long have you had them and what type of soil is that?
What a great space you have there. I have noticed with my potted bamboo that it tends to drop leaves more often than what is ground planted. It is such an invasive plant I have wondered if the leaf drop is due to being root bound. I have noticed that my plants will have a portion die off just before a new section will begin growing. I usually will then take the plant out of the pot and cut away the dead or dying root mass. Replant with new soil and it will thrive again for a while.
There is something I treat like fungus ( just a leaf discoloration/spots) by spraying with copper. It seems to reduce the leaf drop.My Bamboo thrives in high humidity with only rain fall for water. However in times like right now where we have had no rain , I will water about once a month. I see one picture where the soil is actually cracked it is so dry , maybe water is your issue. My soil always remains loose and crumbly. How long have you had them and what type of soil is that?
I had the golden bamboos for 2 years. The others for a few months. Thanks for the compliment about my space. I love it!
I have a mixture of organic soil (the one used for veggies) and organic plant food (dried manure). I water them every other day when is hot and windy. Otherwise let the rain do it's job. On the top of the soil, I have a 3 inch layer of manure. This tend to form cracks in the soil. When checked with moisture indicator, the soil is nice and moist 6 in deep. Drainage has been significantly improved.
Thanks for your reply!
Nico
I have a mixture of organic soil (the one used for veggies) and organic plant food (dried manure). I water them every other day when is hot and windy. Otherwise let the rain do it's job. On the top of the soil, I have a 3 inch layer of manure. This tend to form cracks in the soil. When checked with moisture indicator, the soil is nice and moist 6 in deep. Drainage has been significantly improved.
Thanks for your reply!
Nico
Nico,
Ahhh now I understand the cracked soil. It may just be natural die off. I studied some of the ground planted bamboo this weekend and it too dies off but it is not as noticeable as when you have a clump contained in a pot. So I am guessing this is a natural occurrence and is nothing to be too concerned about. Now you have got me looking at mine more closely, I will be repotting this week
LOL! I have a 100 gal container , which is no easy task to deal with. Hmmm wanna come help
Ahhh now I understand the cracked soil. It may just be natural die off. I studied some of the ground planted bamboo this weekend and it too dies off but it is not as noticeable as when you have a clump contained in a pot. So I am guessing this is a natural occurrence and is nothing to be too concerned about. Now you have got me looking at mine more closely, I will be repotting this week
LOL! I have a 100 gal container , which is no easy task to deal with. Hmmm wanna come help
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