The use of bamboos in landscaping is becoming more popular than ever. Planting them in the boundary of the house not only adds greenery in the background, but also provides a clean and serene environment. Being a fast growing plant, you can enjoy a well-established landscape design within a short time after plantation. It is recorded that some tropical bamboo species grow approximately 4 feet per day during the shoot development stage. This article throws light on how to plant bamboo in a pot (indoors) or in the garden soil.
How to Plant Bamboo Indoors?
Bamboo planted in pots are maintained indoors in order to beautify the interiors, as well as to contain its invasive nature. Nevertheless, growing bamboo indoors need special attention, as the plants require optimal water and nutrients. Easy tips to plant bamboo indoors are:
Select Variety – As we all know, indoor temperature is relatively warm throughout the year. Considering this, tropical varieties of bamboo are suitable to grow indoors as temperate species require cold dormant period. Based on the hardiness of the selected variety, you can prune and top the plants, whenever needed.
Choose Container – While purchasing bamboo plants, do not forget to ask the retailer regarding the plant size at maturity. This will help you decide the correct container shape and size for your indoor bamboo plants.
Potting Soil – Similar to any other houseplants, preparing potting soil is the most crucial step. After all, the bamboo plants will grow and develop from the nutrients provided in the potting mixture. Continue reading
