How to care for Guanyin bamboo
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to care for Guanyin bamboo, including its cultivation methods. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
1. Temperature: Guanyin bamboo is an evergreen shrub that prefers a warm and humid environment with partial shade. It has poor cold resistance, does not tolerate strong sunlight, and fears waterlogging. It is suitable for fertile, loose, and well-drained loamy soil. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 0 degrees.
2. Light: It enjoys light, is slightly shade-tolerant, and prefers a warm and humid climate. It likes moisture and warmth, as well as semi-ventilation and semi-shade. In winter, it should be moved to a sunny place indoors. Guanyin bamboo thrives in sunny and high places, with the saying "thriving towards the sun, suitable for planting on high platforms." In spring, summer, and autumn, it only needs to be placed near a window for ventilation, and in winter, it should be placed in a sunny spot to grow well. Guanyin bamboo planted in the ground sprouts new leaves in spring (this is a reflection of its fear of cold), and it remains evergreen in warm areas.
3. Soil: Guanyin bamboo prefers acidic, slightly acidic, or neutral soil, with a pH range of 4.5 to 7.0. It dislikes heavy, alkaline soil. Northern soils are more alkaline, so 0.2% ferrous sulfate can be added. The best soil is loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam, which can be mixed with field soil, red and yellow loam, humus soil, and fine sand. For Feibai bamboo, using ordinary potting soil has a low survival rate, so vermiculite or peat mixed with perlite can be used as the growing medium, which has a higher survival rate. To maintain its beautiful posture, the soil requirement is not high, and general loose sandy soil is fine.
4. Water: Guanyin bamboo likes moisture but fears waterlogging. The first watering after potting should be thorough, and then keep the potting soil moist without overwatering, as excessive watering can easily lead to rotting of the roots. From potting to the survival stage, it is also necessary to frequently spray water on the leaves. If the potting soil is short of water, the bamboo leaves will curl, and at this time, watering should be done promptly to make the leaves unfold again. In summer, water every 1 to 2 days on average, and in winter, water less frequently, but ensure the potting soil remains moist to prevent "dry frost."
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to care for Guanyin bamboo and how to cultivate it, hoping to provide netizens with some relevant knowledge.