How to grow bamboo fern (Bambusa multiplex)? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Bamboo fern is distributed in many parts of our country and is a relatively common plant in daily life. Besides its ornamental value, bamboo fern also brings certain benefits to the feng shui of the home, so it is deeply loved by consumers far and wide and thus cultivated. However, when cultivating it, many people are surely quite concerned about its cultivation techniques.

How to grow bamboo fern

1. For potted bamboo fern, light should be reduced in summer; place it in a ventilated, shady spot outdoors, take care to water it more, keep the potting soil moist, and also spray water on the leaves and sprinkle water on the ground, thereby maintaining air humidity so that the bamboo fern has luxuriant foliage and is dripping with green.

2. The high temperature and dryness of summer can cause the leaves of bamboo fern to dry up; at this time, cooling should be carried out appropriately to prevent stuffiness. In winter, place it indoors for care. Control the plant's moisture, prevent leggy growth, stop fertilizing, and simply keep the room temperature above 10°C.

3. During the growth period of bamboo fern, it needs to be fertilized once every 20 days. When fertilizing, use rotted, diluted soybean cake water or liquid fertilizer. In winter, when the temperature is low, the plant enters dormancy; fertilizing should be stopped, and daily care is all that is needed.

Bamboo fern cultivation methods

1. Soil: The best soil for bamboo fern is loose, well-drained and fertile soil; it is not suitable for planting in alkaline soil, so soil that is slightly acidic or at least neutral is preferable. Usually, when choosing soil for household potting, you can take leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in equal proportions and mix them into a growing medium. Never plant it in soil that is too sticky or alkaline.

2. Light and temperature: Bamboo fern loves sunlight, but it cannot be exposed to the sun for long periods, especially during the high temperatures of summer; prolonged exposure to light will cause the plant's leaves to turn yellow. Therefore, shade measures are needed in summer. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable, it only needs to be placed at a ventilated south-facing window; receiving light for a period each day will let it grow healthily. In winter, give it plenty of sunlight, but once the temperature drops below 0 degrees, it must be moved indoors to ensure its temperature.

3. Watering and fertilizing: Bamboo fern is not tolerant of drought or waterlogging, so moisture must be controlled during daily watering. During the growth period of bamboo fern, an appropriate amount of water is enough; the potting soil only needs to be kept in a moist state. When it is dry in summer, the leaves should often be sprayed and washed with clean water to maintain their condition. During the growth period, attention should also be paid to replenishing fertilizer; fertilizing about once every 20 days is enough, with organic fertilizer as the main type. In winter, no fertilizing is needed.

Precautions for cultivating bamboo fern

Potted bamboo fern should have its soil changed once every 2 or 3 years. If the plants are crowded, divide them and plant them separately. If the stems are excessively elongated or too densely packed, they should be pruned appropriately to facilitate ventilation and maintain an attractive appearance.

What to do if the leaves of bamboo fern turn yellow

1. Water-induced yellowing of bamboo fern. This shows as the young leaves of bamboo fern being dull, the old leaves showing no obvious change, the branches gradually becoming thin, and the new shoots wilting as they develop.

Solution: Place the plant in a dry, ventilated spot for care, and wait until it has dried somewhat before putting it back into the potting soil.

2. Drought-induced yellowing of bamboo fern. Too little watering can also cause the leaves to turn yellow; when watering is too little, the leaf edges dry up, and the old leaves gradually turn yellow and fall off from top to bottom, but the growth of new leaves is still relatively normal.

Solution: When watering, water more, and just water thoroughly.

3. Fertilizer-induced yellowing of bamboo fern. Over-fertilizing the plant can also cause yellowing; this mainly shows as brown appearing at the tips of the plant's leaves, generally with the leaf surface thick and lacking luster and uneven, and the old leaves withering, yellowing and falling off.

Solution: Stop fertilizing the bamboo fern. If the condition is severe, water it with clean water and drain it, gradually reducing the fertilizer concentration.

The cultivation methods of bamboo fern are relatively simple. When cultivating it, be sure to do a good job with the soil ratio, then strengthen the control of light. Later management of fertilizer and water is also very important; only in this way can its growth be ensured and the leaves be prevented from turning yellow.