Bambusa multiplex (Hedge Bamboo) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. A fertilizing program with a high nitrogen plant food will encourage larger foliage, and faster growth. Generally a good application around the plant about every 2 to 3 months starting in spring will keep them looking great. There's not a lot of need to feed them after September as the weather cools. See more detailed care and propagating information here.
Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 22, 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.
January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
January
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check every few months for insects. This variety (B. multiplex) can get mealy bugs and less often it can get a type of scale. Neither is a really bad situation, but if it's not controlled it can turn the foliage black, and it doesn't look as nice. If you see insects bring a sample into the nursery to make sure you use the right product.
February
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BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
March
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
FERTILIZE
A fertilizing program with a high nitrogen plant food will encourage larger foliage, and faster growth. Generally a good application around the plant about every 2 to 3 months starting in spring will keep them looking great. There's not a lot of need to feed them after September as the weather cools.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
April
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check every few months for insects. This variety (B. multiplex) can get mealy bugs and less often it can get a type of scale. Neither is a really bad situation, but if it's not controlled it can turn the foliage black, and it doesn't look as nice. If you see insects bring a sample into the nursery to make sure you use the right product.
May
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
TRANSPLANT
Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
PROPAGATE
Propagating new plants: either by dividing (cutting out part of the root ball to form a new plant), or by taking cuttings (more advanced, similar to making cuttings of Roses) should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
June
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
FERTILIZE
A fertilizing program with a high nitrogen plant food will encourage larger foliage, and faster growth. Generally a good application around the plant about every 2 to 3 months starting in spring will keep them looking great. There's not a lot of need to feed them after September as the weather cools.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
TRANSPLANT
Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
PROPAGATE
Propagating new plants: either by dividing (cutting out part of the root ball to form a new plant), or by taking cuttings (more advanced, similar to making cuttings of Roses) should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
July
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check every few months for insects. This variety (B. multiplex) can get mealy bugs and less often it can get a type of scale. Neither is a really bad situation, but if it's not controlled it can turn the foliage black, and it doesn't look as nice. If you see insects bring a sample into the nursery to make sure you use the right product.
TRANSPLANT
Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
PROPAGATE
Propagating new plants: either by dividing (cutting out part of the root ball to form a new plant), or by taking cuttings (more advanced, similar to making cuttings of Roses) should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
August
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
TRANSPLANT
Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
PROPAGATE
Propagating new plants: either by dividing (cutting out part of the root ball to form a new plant), or by taking cuttings (more advanced, similar to making cuttings of Roses) should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
September
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
FERTILIZE
A fertilizing program with a high nitrogen plant food will encourage larger foliage, and faster growth. Generally a good application around the plant about every 2 to 3 months starting in spring will keep them looking great. There's not a lot of need to feed them after September as the weather cools.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
PRUNE
Pruning should be done mostly when it's warm, this is when they send up the new culms, simply cut the culm a the height you want. If a culm shoots up 'off season' you can cut it anyway.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
TRANSPLANT
Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
PROPAGATE
Propagating new plants: either by dividing (cutting out part of the root ball to form a new plant), or by taking cuttings (more advanced, similar to making cuttings of Roses) should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.
October
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
PLANT
Bamboo can be planted anytime of year in most of southern California, with the best time to plant from March to October when the weather is warm. Plants will start growing more quickly if you plant at this time. Bamboo generally like soils rich in organic material, and with good drainage. Be generous with "˜planting mixes" when you first plant them out. Most will grow "˜well" in hard packed clay soils, or even decomposed granite, but they will generally grow faster and look better if the soil has been amended when planted. To get the new plants off to a good start, keeping the soil moist is important. If it is warm, probably a good watering about 2 times a week at first.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check every few months for insects. This variety (B. multiplex) can get mealy bugs and less often it can get a type of scale. Neither is a really bad situation, but if it's not controlled it can turn the foliage black, and it doesn't look as nice. If you see insects bring a sample into the nursery to make sure you use the right product.
November
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
December
BUY
Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.
WATER
Once established, a good deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks is usually fine. If we have a "˜wet winter" they may do well with no additional water during the cooler months.
MULCH
Keep bamboo with a nice layer of mulch to control evaporation and keep the soil moist. We recommend a nice 'mat' when first planting, after that the plants will drop a nice amount of foliage all year, which makes a great mulch, which also helps reduce weeds.
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