Phyllostachys aurea
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Are they in the shade next to the ? and what about watering them?
I understand they prefer open aspect - rather than sheltered
Also most container plants need some form of repotting occasionally - but I know this can be tricky with bamboo (as getting them out of pots is difficult)
I understand they prefer open aspect - rather than sheltered
Also most container plants need some form of repotting occasionally - but I know this can be tricky with bamboo (as getting them out of pots is difficult)
Posted: Friday 21st of April 2017 06:06 PM
Phyllostachys Aurea - leaves turning brown
Yvonne Hilliard
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Hi there
We have Phyllostachys Aurea bamboos in our patio garden. They are in individual containers all along our back wall. Unfortunately the leaves are turning brown and we are not sure why this is - any ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated
Kind regards
Yvonne Hilliard - Ireland
We have Phyllostachys Aurea bamboos in our patio garden. They are in individual containers all along our back wall. Unfortunately the leaves are turning brown and we are not sure why this is - any ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated
Kind regards
Yvonne Hilliard - Ireland
Posted: Friday 21st of April 2017 01:39 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of March 2025 12:45 PM
Re: Re: Getting my bamboo to grow taller
Benjamin Brace
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Sorry for not getting back sooner... thanks a million for your advice!
Posted: Monday 23rd of September 2013 04:35 PM
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Bamboo doesn't grow taller once it has reached its growth height for that year - you have to wait each year for the new shoots and these will grow taller and thicker. What you need to do is cut out the older shoots (which are usually the smallest and the thinnest - and found in the centre of the plant). This will give space for growing for the new culms. Also add fertilizer just before growing season (around April-May). You can add grass fertilizer - it works as well as bamboo fertilizer. A Phyllostachys Aurea should grow up to about 5m ... so definitely you have some hope.
Posted: Saturday 6th of July 2013 09:18 AM
Getting my bamboo to grow taller
Benjamin Brace
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Hi, I planted a couple of Phyllostachys aurea against a fence a couple of years ago and whilst one has most certainly gained some height (approx 500mm) the others don't seem to have grown any taller; does anyone have any advice on making them grow taller? Would thinning it out help at all? Should I just give it a good dollop of feed to give it a boost and hope for the best..?
Somewhere I have a vague recollection of a conversation I had where the advice was that you need to buy the bamboo as tall as you want it as it doesn't grow taller after, but can't find any advice anywhere that says that... any help would be marvellous :)
Somewhere I have a vague recollection of a conversation I had where the advice was that you need to buy the bamboo as tall as you want it as it doesn't grow taller after, but can't find any advice anywhere that says that... any help would be marvellous :)
Posted: Saturday 20th of April 2013 03:31 PM Last reply: Wednesday 9th of April 2025 10:14 AM
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Thank you Antoinette. I will check it out.
Posted: Wednesday 26th of September 2012 11:46 AM
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Hi there Anita
I think if you research many of the fargesias you will find one that suits your needs (some are a little sensitive to wind and others don't like direct sun on them all day long) but there are a number on this site that could work (or the RHS site also has recommendations). It also depends where you live; the colder the climate the slower the growth... etc etc.
I wouldn't waste money on a stainless steel barrier but instead by the usual black plastic (min 6mm width min 60cm depth) in the ground. And, in fairness, fargesia don't require the rhizome barrier: their shoots are not so strong as leptomorphs and they tend to stay in one place. Hope this helps.
Antoinette
I think if you research many of the fargesias you will find one that suits your needs (some are a little sensitive to wind and others don't like direct sun on them all day long) but there are a number on this site that could work (or the RHS site also has recommendations). It also depends where you live; the colder the climate the slower the growth... etc etc.
I wouldn't waste money on a stainless steel barrier but instead by the usual black plastic (min 6mm width min 60cm depth) in the ground. And, in fairness, fargesia don't require the rhizome barrier: their shoots are not so strong as leptomorphs and they tend to stay in one place. Hope this helps.
Antoinette
Posted: Wednesday 26th of September 2012 11:17 AM
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Thank you Twets. Do you have any recommendation you can make. I think I'd like to plant a clump forming bamboo... Would a stainless steel barrier of the dimensions you mention make it safe to plant close to the house? Grateful for any advise you can give....
Posted: Monday 24th of September 2012 10:09 PM
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Hi there
I have about 40 species of bamboo and manage them carefully. If you wish to plant bamboo that is a running (leptomorph type such as phyllostachys) then you MUST plant a rhizome barrier that is at least 60cm deep, sticks out of the ground at least 5cm and is at least 0.6cm thick. Bamboo roots are pretty lazy and if they have to dig deep, they cant be bothered and try to "leap" over, hence the need for your rhizome barrier sticking out so you can see the runners. Also, you need to shepherd your bamboo, ie, in spring and autumn you need to check for any bamboo that is running and cut it out immediately to discourage the directions it can grow in.
Clump forming bamboos (such as fargesia), don't necessarily need rhizome barriers, but you need to keep an eye on them over time as they clump outwards. So you must cull the inside older shoots over time to allow the plant to regenerate from the inside.
Sue's comment is absolutely valid for any running bamboo that has not been contained and, sadly, many people just plant and leave rather than shepherd their bamboo herd. However, as long as you are aware that bamboo does require annual maintenance and supervision you should enjoy it worry free.
PS I also have tons of ornamental grasses, and although they are beautiful, I have to confess to being a bamboo-freak!
I have about 40 species of bamboo and manage them carefully. If you wish to plant bamboo that is a running (leptomorph type such as phyllostachys) then you MUST plant a rhizome barrier that is at least 60cm deep, sticks out of the ground at least 5cm and is at least 0.6cm thick. Bamboo roots are pretty lazy and if they have to dig deep, they cant be bothered and try to "leap" over, hence the need for your rhizome barrier sticking out so you can see the runners. Also, you need to shepherd your bamboo, ie, in spring and autumn you need to check for any bamboo that is running and cut it out immediately to discourage the directions it can grow in.
Clump forming bamboos (such as fargesia), don't necessarily need rhizome barriers, but you need to keep an eye on them over time as they clump outwards. So you must cull the inside older shoots over time to allow the plant to regenerate from the inside.
Sue's comment is absolutely valid for any running bamboo that has not been contained and, sadly, many people just plant and leave rather than shepherd their bamboo herd. However, as long as you are aware that bamboo does require annual maintenance and supervision you should enjoy it worry free.
PS I also have tons of ornamental grasses, and although they are beautiful, I have to confess to being a bamboo-freak!
Posted: Sunday 12th of August 2012 03:14 PM
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Thanks Sue. I will show your post to my partner and try convince him to plant ornamental grass instead.
Posted: Thursday 9th of August 2012 08:20 AM
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Thanks Judi. I will check out Fargesia murielae but will try convince my partener to consider ornamental grass instead.
Posted: Thursday 9th of August 2012 08:18 AM
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Don't do it! We live in a 16th century cottage where the previous owner had planted bamboo about 4 ft away from the front wall. The roots spread under the paving and into the house wall. Bamboo sprouted from between the flints of the cottage wall about 15 inches above the ground. We had to rebuild a section of wall to get it out. And this was after we thought we had got rid of it, having dug it out, sifted the soil for any root fragments, put a membrane down and gravel on top in an attempt to kill it. Eventually we dug down 3ft and took away all the soil, used heavy duty weed- killer twice on the sub soil, and after a year put in fresh soil. Touch wood we haven't seen it since.
Posted: Thursday 9th of August 2012 07:43 AM
Re: Can I plant any bamboo about 1 foot away from ny side wall?
Judi Samuels Garden Design
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Hi Anita, I think you are right to be caution, the Bamboo is a naturally spreading plant, putting on new growth shoots underneath the ground until it can find a space to come up through the soil. This can occur some feet away from its initial planting position. You could containerise its roots underground by using a felt grow bag, similar to the type used for containing figs in the ground. Otherwise, try Fargesia murielae 'Harewood' (slower growing and less spread) as an alternative, still in the Bamboo family, but slower growing. Let me know what you decide.. Best wishes, Judi.. :-)
Posted: Thursday 9th of August 2012 06:33 AM Last reply: Thursday 9th of August 2012 06:36 AM
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My husband is very keen to plant bamboos a foot away from our patio. He has already prepared a 4'x1' pit for this. I am not convinced bamboo is the right choice to plant so near the house but he is convinced bamboo can be contained if it is a clump forming one and we have the right barriers.
Please help!!!
Thank you
Anita
Please help!!!
Thank you
Anita
Posted: Wednesday 8th of August 2012 02:04 PM Last reply: Wednesday 16th of April 2025 10:25 AM
Re: When to divide?
Kathy N
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Hi, Sarah,
Do you have this plant in your 'Plants I Have' list? If so, you will get detailed info on how to care for it - including when to divide (do it in spring).
Kathy C
Do you have this plant in your 'Plants I Have' list? If so, you will get detailed info on how to care for it - including when to divide (do it in spring).
Kathy C
Posted: Monday 7th of February 2011 08:21 PM
When to divide?
Sarah Smith
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PLease could someone tell me when is the best time to split this bamboo. P.a. It has outgrown its area and i would like to split it so i can create another screen with it elsewhere in the garden. Thanks
Posted: Friday 4th of February 2011 12:24 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:53 AM