Bamboo Plant Food
The Bamboo plant contains over 1,000 species making it a favorite
in continents such as: Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, and
South America. Bamboo is actually a grass and is widely revered
for its fast and large growth. In fact, some Bamboo plants have
grown over one foot in a single 24-hour period. Because of its height,
many people often mistake Bamboo for a tree, when it is actually
a plant. Some Bamboo plants bud and flower, while other specimens
may flower only once per century. Due to the Bamboo plants hardiness
and fast growth, many homeowners favor adding Bamboo to their landscapes.
It is also due to the fact that the Bamboo plant grows so rapidly,
that some gardeners tend to consider the Bamboo as an invasive species.
However, if you understand the nature of the plant and how it grows,
you will soon discover that you can successfully add ornamental
Bamboo to your landscaping while enjoying many other plants at the
same time. Bamboo plants often spread their root systems through
a network of underground rhizomes. Therefore, if you are going to
add Bamboo plants to your landscaping, it is a good idea to edge
or prune the rhizomes to ensure that the Bamboo plants grow in the
area that you have allocated for it.
Adding Bamboo plants to the outdoor landscaping is growing in popularity.
They make a wonderful addition to gardens as well as indoor container
plants. When planting Bamboo outside it is important to note that
the plant prefers full sun. It also requires plenty of water and
it should be watered liberally. The amount of water that you supply
to your Bamboo plants will depend upon the temperature of your climate.
Hot climates will mean that you will need to increase the amount
of water your plants need.
Choosing the best Bamboo plant food is essential for ensuring
that your plant is supplied with the adequate vitamins and minerals
that it needs to thrive. Fortunately, the Bamboo plant doesn’t
require as much plant food as other plants. It is important to remember
that Bamboo is technically a grass; therefore you can use any type
of plant food or fertilizer designated for grass with your Bamboo
plant. When looking for a fertilizer, remember that organic fertilizers
are best, but make sure that the fertilizer you select is high in
You can grow your Bamboo plant in a container, but you will need
to take extra care with the plant, to ensure that its roots do not
suffer rot. Also, since Bamboo requires a lot of water, but will
easily succumb to over watering, it is important to make sure that
your container grown Bamboo remains wet while not becoming soggy.
Again, you can add plant food or grass fertilizer to your Bamboo
plant to ensure that it receives the minerals that it needs. More
on caring for bamboo
plants. Another option to growing Bamboo indoors is to choose
the plant called the “Lucky Bamboo”. Though this plant
technically is not a Bamboo, it is actually a member of the Lily
family, but it is fast becoming an adornment in homes of many who
love and favor the Bamboo plant. Lucky Bamboo can grow easily in
a container filled with a ½ inch of water, and diluted fertilizer.
It also grows well in low light. Whether you prefer one of the many
species of Bamboo to adorn your landscaping, grown indoors in a
container, or prefer the Feng Shui favorite, Lucky Bamboo, choosing
the right plant food will ensure that your plant thrives and continues
to give you years of enjoyment. Learn more about the meaning
of a Bamboo plant.