The propagation of Buddha Belly Bamboo through division 《The Method of Propagating Buddha Belly Bamboo through Division》

Buddha's Belly Bamboo Division Propagation

Let me tell you about the propagation of flowers, specifically Buddha's Belly Bamboo. Here is the explanation of Buddha's Belly Bamboo division propagation, followed by detailed content sharing.

When growing Buddha's Belly Bamboo as a potted plant at home, due to its strong germination and limited potting soil, the root system often intertwines and extends in all directions, frequently breaking through the bottom of the pot or pushing up through the soil surface, easily leading to plant dehydration. With slight neglect, the leaves quickly curl into tubes, and in severe cases, branches and leaves wither. Moreover, failure to divide the plants for a long time often results in overcrowded bamboo thickets, poor ventilation, and easy infestation by flat scale insects. This can lead to a significant decline in plant vitality, or even the new shoots being broken, which not only reduces ornamental value but also makes it difficult for new shoots to sprout.

The timing for division propagation is after the plants become crowded in the pot, preferably from the end of February to early March each year, after the soil has thawed.

During division, knock the old plant out of the pot, remove the loose soil with a metal or bamboo stick to expose the rootstock, and cut the natural plant with a sharp knife from the rootstock of the old plant. Trim diseased roots and residual branches, remove yellow leaves, retain the leaf stalks to promote丰满 growth, and be sure to plant immediately after cutting. Hence, the old saying goes, "Do not delay the timing of bamboo, do not let bamboo know."

When potting, it is best to use plain clay pots, with the pot diameter 5-10 centimeters larger than the rootstock. First, cover the bottom hole of the pot with a piece of miscellaneous bone or brick tile, then add sand or gravel to form a convex shape. Place the plant naturally into the pot, add fine orchid soil to protect the roots, and add cultivation soil 3-4 centimeters away from the pot opening based on the depth of the pot. Then gently lift the bamboo plant by 2-3 centimeters to let the rootstock expand, compact the soil to ensure close contact with the rootstock, water thoroughly to settle the roots, and move the seedling pot to a sheltered, sunny spot for care.

Those who are meticulous often wrap the bamboo poles tightly with straw or old cloth strips, then sprinkle water to moisten the wrapping material to prevent water loss and reduce the survival rate. For larger quantities, a plastic greenhouse can be set up to maintain humidity, which is more conducive to improving survival rates. Keep the potting soil moist, and if the surface turns white, sprinkle it with a thin layer of water. Until the leaf buds begin to sprout, gradually expose them to sunlight, remove the wrapping material, and strengthen fertilization and watering management. By late autumn, multiple new bamboo shoots can be sprouted.

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