How to Plant Bamboo in Soil

Most runner and clump-forming bamboos that grow in the UK will thrive if they are planted in well-prepared soil with good moisture. 

Learn about how to plant new bamboo in soil and what soil is best for growing them.

How to plant bamboo in soil

Holding pots

• Choose a decent size pot for your bamboo plants.
• Lay the bottom of the pot with pebbles or a porous sheath to prevent the potting mix from falling out and making a mess.

Soil

• Add the loam soil into the pot or container.
• Plant the soil in the pot or container and firm down the soil, careful not to break the new shoots and rhizome tips.

Moisture

• Add hummus, and use compost or mulch around the bamboo to a depth of 5cm – 10cm.
• Water generously.

Check out where to buy potting mixtures, composts and large pots for growing bamboo in soil from top UK home & garden suppliers.

Grow healthy bamboo in soil

Soil with good moisture content and rich in nutrients is ideal for planting new bamboo. 

But how do we know that the soil is fit for the healthy growth of the new bamboo?

Although matured bamboos are not fussy about where they are planted, the new bamboo plants are fussy. 

They need soil rich in nutrients and moisture in order to survive their first year.

Give your new bamboo plants a good start by doing these.

Use well-prepared soil rich in moisture and nutrients: Use loam soil, topped with mulch to reduce water loss.

Choose the right variety of bamboo: Select the variety that grows well in pots and containers in the UK.

 Select the right size pot or container: Choose a large pot with proper drainage holes. 

How to new bamboo plants grow in soil?

Newly planted bamboo in well-drained, moist soil will thrive when they've established a strong root system. this will be obvious from the healthy culms (stems), branches and leaves.

This video provides insight into how a new bamboo grows in the soil.

 

Plant new bamboo in soil

This archive of articles has lots of info about how to propagate new bamboo plants, check it out. 

The articles are insightful (and personal) take on how to propagate, transplant and grow bamboo plants successfully. 

You can see most of out work on our YouTube channel too.

We hope this article inspires you to grow your own bamboo plant in the garden and enjoy the beauty of this amazing plant.