Description
Plant Specifications:
- Common Name: Golden Bamboo, Phyllostachys Aurea, Yellow groove bamboo
- Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 30 feet
- Flower Colour: Golden Yellow
- Bloom Time: Rarely flowers
- Difficulty Level: Easy to grow
Planting And Care:
- Choosing the right bamboo for your container or garden involves considering the available sunlight or shade.
- Clumping Bamboo is less aggressive in growth and tends to last longer in pots before needing repotting.
- Thinning may be necessary after a few years of growth, removing dead or weak plants to allow healthier ones to thrive.
- Trimming roots annually by digging up the soil at the plant’s border helps control growth. To maintain a specific height, trim the bamboo above a node, prompting new growth below.
Golden Bamboo Care:
- Propagation can be done through division or basal cane cuttings in spring.
- When planting, ensure the hole is twice as wide as the root ball, and spread the roots out before backfilling with soil.
- Water thoroughly to remove air pockets and aid in faster establishment.
- Sunlight: Full Sunlight Watering: Moderate
- Soil: Well-drained soil Temperature: 20-30 degrees Celsius
- Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer Harvest Season: Not defined
Special Features of Golden Bamboo:
- Ideal for use as a screen, hedge, or noise buffer. Can be used as a background plant or specimen. Exhibits excellent winter hardiness.
Uses of Golden Bamboo:
Ornamental Use: Adds ornamental value to landscapes.
Culinary Use:
- Immature shoots can be used for culinary purposes.
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