What to do when bamboo leaves turn yellow? Explanation of the correct fertilizing method

Orchid, plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum are called the Four Gentlemen by people in China, and among them bamboo is deeply loved by the public and can be said to be uniquely famous. Bamboo has tall, straight stems and green leaves, and possesses the noble character of being steadfast and unyielding and unafraid of threats and temptations, so many people keep a pot of bamboo at home. But recently many people have reported that bamboo tends to develop yellowing leaves during care.

What to do when bamboo leaves turn yellow

1. Water management

Bamboo likes a moist environment but fears waterlogging. Too much watering prevents the roots from breathing and may cause root rot, which in turn causes the leaves to turn yellow.

Measures: When transplanting, the soil moisture should not be too high, but be sure to spray water on the leaves. When bamboo lacks water, the leaves will curl slightly; at this time it should be watered promptly, and after the water is replenished the leaves will quickly spread out. In hot summer weather, pay attention to replenishing water more; in winter, water less to prevent freezing in the pot.

2. Fertilizer management

Either bamboo not getting enough nutrients or too much fertilizer causing fertilizer burn can cause bamboo leaves to turn yellow.

Measures: When transplanting, pay attention to mixing base fertilizer into the soil. After the bamboo has recovered from transplanting, pay attention to topdressing. Following the principle of “light fertilizer applied frequently”, apply compound fertilizer in spring and summer to maintain the nutrient supply; if it is fertilizer burn, immediately flood the pot to dilute the fertilizer concentration or wash the fertilizer away, and if necessary, dig the bamboo out and rinse the roots.

3. Poor ventilation

If bamboo is planted too close together, or placed in an area with poor ventilation, the carbon dioxide concentration around the bamboo becomes too high and the photosynthesis efficiency is relatively low, which can also cause bamboo leaves to turn yellow.

Measures: Bamboo planted in a courtyard should be placed by a wall that is ventilated and can receive sunlight; if it is potted, it should be placed by a window so that it can receive sunlight and also be ventilated.

4. Pests

If bamboo is attacked by red spider mites, it easily causes the leaves to turn yellow. The mouthparts of red spider mites pierce into the leaves and suck the sap, causing chlorophyll to be destroyed; the leaves show grayish-yellow spots or patches, ultimately causing the leaves to wither and yellow, and even fall off.

Measures: Check the leaves more often in normal times, especially the underside of the leaves, and remove red spider mites promptly once found; if they have already multiplied in large numbers, spray dimethoate pesticide to kill the pests.

How to fertilize bamboo

1. Fertilizing techniques

1. When first planting bamboo, acidic or neutral soil should be used, and the soil is best if it contains some sand; farmland soil will also do. When first planting in a pot, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be added.

2. Potted bamboo likes water, but people often do not notice this. Why? Bamboo has very vigorous vitality, so when fertilizing and watering, the amount can be a little larger, so that they can grow better.

3. The fertilizing time for potted bamboo can be set to once a month; this rate is relatively the best for bamboo.

2. Fertilizer selection

1. For potted bamboo, use organic fertilizer as much as possible. This kind of fertilizer contains large amounts of potassium and calcium, and bamboo growth depends entirely on it. Besides being better for the bamboo itself, it can also reduce pollution; why not do it.

2. During the growth process, lack of fertilizer or excessive fertilization can cause disease, so pay attention to applying base fertilizer. Because the nutrients in a pot are limited, in spring and summer the fertilizer should be light and can be applied a little more frequently, continuously replenishing the nutrients in the potting soil.

3. Potted bamboo must use organic fertilizer.

How to grow bamboo indoors

1. Time

The best time to transplant or pot bamboo is early spring each year, or August and September in autumn.

2. Process

When transplanting, be sure to keep the soil around the roots of the young plant. You can also dig the bamboo rhizome out of the soil for planting. If transplanting in early spring, it will roughly sprout in April. When transplanting, not only pay attention to keeping the soil around the roots, but also pay attention to fertilizing; it is best to use dried chicken manure as base fertilizer. After planting is completed, water thoroughly, give plenty of water, and place the bamboo in a shaded place.

When it grows into winter, add some soil and base fertilizer at the roots of the bamboo, so that the plant's nutrition is more sufficient, it can grow better, and it can promote the growth and renewal of the bamboo.

Bamboo propagation methods

1. Burying rhizomes

The main method is to select the rhizomes of healthy bamboo, keep the rhizome roots, keep more of the soil at the roots, cut the bamboo rhizomes into 0.5 m long sections, bury them flat on the seedbed, cover them with a thin layer of soil, water appropriately, and keep the soil moist. After burying the rhizomes, pay attention to watering during dry weather and draining during rainy periods. After seedlings emerge, fertilize and weed appropriately.

2. Burying branches

Burying branches is mainly used for clumping bamboo. The main method is to select robust bamboo, cut it into sections, place the cut bamboo sections in clean water, and after the inside of the bamboo culms is fully soaked, seal it with clay, bury the bamboo culm cuttings with the cut ends facing upward in the seedling soil, and keep the soil moist. Burying nodes

This method is also suitable for clumping bamboo. The main method is to saw the bamboo culms apart every two nodes, then bury them separately in the seedling soil, cover with soil, and water.

3. Raising seedlings from side branches

Suitable for clumping bamboo. The main method is to cut side branches from robust main culms, spray water on them to keep them moist, and after buds grow on the side branches, carry out cuttings.

If you can plant a bamboo grove or a potted bamboo at home, it is a very good choice, symbolizing that you are different from those worldly people who chase fame and profit. And growing bamboo is not very difficult; it is enough to fully understand its growth habits.