Posted by MEADOW VIEW on June 05, 19100 at 20:38:39:
In Reply to: BLACK BAMBOO posted by DONI on June 05, 19100 at 15:49:02:
: I PLANTED A 13' BLACK BAMBOO WITH 3 MATURE SHOOTS AND 2 SMALLER SHOOTS THAT A FRIEND DUG UP FOR ME FROM THE SIDE OF HIS HOUSE. HE HAS SEVERAL FEET OF BLACK BAMBOO RUNNING ALONG SIDE HIS HOUSE. I PLANTED MINE IN THE CORNER OF MY SMALL BACK YARD. IT IS ON THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE YARD. THE AREA WHERE I PLANTED IT HAS A SLOPE OF 30 DEGREES. I PUT ROCKS NEXT TO AND IN FRONT OF THE SLOPE BEFORE THE BAMBOO TO SLOW THE WATER SO THAT THE WATER COULD PENETRATE INTO ITS ROOTS. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE LEAVES HAVE BEEN TURNING YELLOW TO LIGHT BROWN. I JUST READ THAT THIS TYPE OF BAMBOO NEEDS SOME SHADE.(WHICH IS WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY) IT IS A CORNER THAT IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT MOST OF THE DAY. I HAVE FERTILIZED ONCE A WEEK. MY QUESTIONS ARE: SHOULD I MOVE IT TO A SHADER AREA? AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD I WATER AND HOW MUCH?
DONI: Not being familiar to the plant I only can tell you to water only as needed(when the soil around the root system becomes dry), no fertilizer is necessary for the first year. You have provided plenty for the season. A nurseryman in your area should be able to answer the question about the shade. MVG Plant Dr.