Method of cultivating Guanyin bamboo
Introduction: Knowledge about the cultivation of Guanyin bamboo at home, methods of cultivating Guanyin bamboo, detailed introduction follows.
Also known as Phoenix Tail bamboo, Guanyin bamboo is native to southern China, prefers a warm and humid environment with partial shade, has poor cold resistance, does not tolerate strong sunlight exposure, fears waterlogging, and thrives in fertile, loose, and well-draining soil. The temperature should not be below 0℃ in winter. The dense clumps of Phoenix Tail bamboo have short culms, beautiful branches and leaves, and are commonly used for potted plants to decorate small courtyards and living spaces, as well as for creating bonsai or as low hedge materials.
Phoenix Tail bamboo in pots should be repotted every 2-3 years, removing the old bamboo, removing the old soil, cutting off the small underground rhizomes and old culms, and adding fertile soil. During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist, place it in a semi-shaded area for maintenance, spray water on the leaves frequently, and fertilize once a month. Move it into a sunny indoor area in winter.
Notes on the daily care of Guanyin bamboo:
① For potted Phoenix Tail bamboo, it is suitable to move it to a shaded outdoor area in summer, pay attention to watering more, keep the potting soil moist, and spray water on the leaves and ground to maintain air humidity, to keep the bamboo leaves green. The dry hot wind in summer can cause the leaves of Phoenix Tail bamboo to scorch, so proper cooling is necessary to prevent heat stress. In winter, it needs to be placed indoors, control water, and stop fertilizing. The indoor temperature should be kept above 10℃. ② During the growing period, liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 20 days or so. The liquid fertilizer can be made from decomposed thin soy cake water or compound liquid fertilizer. Fertilization should be stopped in winter. ③ Phoenix Tail bamboo does not need to be repotted every year. Generally, repotting once every 2 years is sufficient. The potting mix should be prepared by combining one part of leaf mold soil, 0.5 part of garden soil, and a small amount of river sand and rice hull ash.
④ In the hot season, the potted bamboo should be moved to a shaded area to avoid direct sunlight exposure. Spray water on the leaves to maintain the green color. In winter, the potted bamboo should be moved to a windward sunny area or indoors. The best time for potting is from February to March before the bamboo shoots emerge in spring and from September to October in autumn, with February being the best for ground cover bamboo. For clustering bamboo, which shoots in summer and autumn, March to May in spring is preferable.
Pruning method for Guanyin bamboo
Phoenix Tail bamboo continuously produces young culms from the base during the growing season. If the height affects the overall composition, the excessive parts can be cut off. The Phoenix Tail bamboo bonsai emphasizes posture and charm, with branches that stand and recline, with a scattered density and varying heights. When there are too many culms, it can create a dense and stuffy feeling, thus affecting the ornamental effect of the bonsai. Overly dense branches should be thinned, with special attention to cutting off the weak-growing culms.
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