Bamboo plants are adorable. They are evergreen, fast-growing and are fantastic options for traditional hedges and screens.
But, many gardeners ask why these lovely plants are often hard to deal with.
We put together the top 10 questions asked by many gardeners and homeowners for you.
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1. Q. I want to grow bamboo, but they are invasive. What should I do?
A. Many homeowners and gardeners are worried that bamboos are invasive. There are two varieties of bamboo plants. The running bamboos are invasive whereas the clumping bamboos are not invasive.
2. Q. How can I grow bamboo plants from cuttings?
A. Generally, though bamboo plants are undemanding, they will require your attention especially when grown in pots.
- A large pot is necessary for bamboo as they are large plants. As they grow up and outwards, they’ll also expand at the bottom. So, a large pot or planter is ideal for growing them.
- Use well-drained and moist soil. All the bamboo plants we feature on GardenBambooPlants.com require well-drained and moist soil to grow well. Here is a detailed article on the best soil for growing bamboo and how to make it.
3. Q. When is the right time to grow bamboo plants?
4. Q How many bamboo cultivars to grow in the UK?
A. We feature over 70 bamboo plants.
- Use the search button on the right.
- Check the top Menus.
- Click here – running bamboos vs clumping bamboos.
5. Q. What kind of bamboo is best for the garden?
6. Q. Is bamboo legal in the UK?
The UK Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Updates 11 December 2014, now the Guidance to Invasive Non-native Plants) does not classify bamboos as an invasive species.
7. Q Can bamboo grow in pots and containers?
8. Q. Does bamboo grow in shade?
9. Q. How much water does bamboo need?
10. When is the right time for pruning bamboo plants?
Prune the culms and rhizomes, but not an ideal time to grow or re-pot the bamboos they may not survive the cold in Winter.