Common bamboo can grow in full sun or partial shade and needs warm, moist conditions to thrive.
If temperatures are on the higher side, a respite from the intense afternoon sun is preferable.
Soil
Common bamboo can handle a variety of soils, provided they are well-drained.
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A fertile,humus soilrich inorganic matterpromotes the best growth.
This species also prefers acidic to neutral pH levels.
Some bamboo enthusiasts apply chemical fertilizers suitable for ornamental grasses in early spring and mid-summer.
Once your bamboo is established, maintain six to 10 main stems per clump to keep a neat form.
Fortunately, it is easy to propagate common bamboo through branch cuttings or clump division.
Leaf blight,leaf spot, and leaf rust can cause foliage discoloration and death.
However, early fungicidal treatment and removal of affected plant parts can keep these problems under control.
After year six, growth rates slow somewhat.
Mature common bamboo clumps can produce up to four new stems annually.
It is possible for mature bamboo plants to bloom, but it is incredibly rare.
There is no fruit production after flowering, so the plant cannot be grown from seed.
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