Chusquea spp. Plant Care Reminders

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  January 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Transplant Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. 7. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Transplant Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. 8. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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. 7. Transplant Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. 8. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Transplant Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. 7. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Transplant Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. 8. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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 1. Buy Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. 2. 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. 3. 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.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. February Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. March Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. April Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. May Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. June Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. July Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. August Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. September Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. October Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. November Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271. December Bamboo is available at our San Diego nursery all year. Call for availability: San Diego (619) 224-8271.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March 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. April 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. May 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. June 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. July 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. August 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. September 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. October 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 When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March 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. June 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. September 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 Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January 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. February 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. March 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. April 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. May 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. June 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. July 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. August 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. September 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. October 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. November 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. December 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 When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? April 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. May 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. June 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. July 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. August 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. September 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 Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January 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. February 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 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 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. May 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. June 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. July 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. August 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. September 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. October 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. November 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 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 What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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. April Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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. July Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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. October Check ever few months for insects. Some varieties can get a type of scale, and some can get mealy bugs. 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 When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? May Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. June Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. July Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. August Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this. September Transplanting should be done when the weather is warm, May to September is the best time for this.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? May 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 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 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 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 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.