Bamboo Care

Keep the soil moist. Keep the soil moist. Say it with me. Keep the soil moist.

That's not wet. Moist. Not dry.

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To establish how much water and how often, try this:

1. Get the soil (or potting mix) wet.  Properly, couldn't hold any more water, wet. You may need to use a wetting agent or water a few times in a day to get to that point.

2. Check the soil moisture the next day. Dig in about 50mm and note the colour and feel of the soil.

3. Repeat each day until you notice a change in colour and feel that suggests the soil is going from moist to dry. Do your watering and note how much and how long since the last watering.

4. Repeat the checking and watering  until the how much and how often is consistent.

Consider an automatic irrigation system, particularly for pots and planters, if your attention is likely to be elsewhere. 

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For newly planted bamboo, some extra care is advised.

Until new roots have grown into the surrounding soil, your bamboo cannot obtain moisture from the surrounding soil.

Meaning, until established, be careful to apply water to the rootball zone of your new bamboo.

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