What tips can you provide me on growing bamboo?

Answer by  ZonMundhenk (109)

In a word: don't. Bamboo is incredibly invasive as a yard or garden plant, and many places have tight restrictions on how it can be used as an ornamental if at all. While the worst problem with invasive bamboo in the southeast, it can become problematic much further north. If you want to keep bamboo, get a nice potted plant.

Answer by  JoAnn (144)

The most important tip about growing bamboo is to be very careful which cultivar you plant in your yard. Most bamboos will take over and they are very difficult to get rid of. You want a clumping bamboo because it will only grow a few inches a year. The black bamboo is a really pretty variety to grow.

Answer by  Chaya (11)

* Bamboos should be planted where there is ample sunlight. * For better growth provide ample amount of water in the beginning. * Weeds surrounding the Bamboo should be removed on a regular basis or else the growth will be hampered. * Use high nitrogen fertilizer for better results.

Answer by  kma201 (5)

Bamboo requires a lot of sunlight and a constant supply of water. Make sure that it never gets too dry. If grown properly bamboo can grow very rapidly.

Answer by  mushey (71)

Make sure there are no air pockets around the root ball when planting.The plants appearance depends heavily on proper watering.Fertilize with a quick release fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

That they require alot of water and sunlight I don't think you can give them too much of either one.

Answer by  KMiLL (32)

Soil PH is recommended to stay around 6.0-6.2. Bamboo does not like standing water, but it does need more water than normal when it is newly planted.