How to tend a Phyllostachys nigra

Also known as: Bambusa nigra Lodd. ex Lindl., Phyllostachys puberula var. nigra (Lodd. ex Lindl.) J.Houz., Phyllostachys puberula var. boryana Makino, Phyllostachys nigra f. basinigra (Makino) Nakai, Phyllostachys nigra f. bicolor (Makino ex Tsuboi) Nakai, Phyllostachys nigra var. fulva (Mitford) Bean, Sinoarundinaria nigra (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Ohwi ex Mayeb., Phyllostachys nigra var. boryana (Mitford) J.Houz., Phyllostachys puberula var. nigra (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Makino

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Gramineae, Phyllostachys
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around, the plant turns to yellow after flowering, sprouting period April
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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