Bamboo Grass, also known as Duck's Foot Grass, is named for its resemblance to bamboo. It has high medicinal and ornamental value, and many people like to grow Bamboo Grass as a potted plant for home decoration. When the Bamboo Grass grows, it forms lush green leaves, giving it a vibrant appearance. Now let's take a look at the cultivation methods of Bamboo Grass!
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1. Fertile soil
The most important aspect of growing Bamboo Grass is the choice of soil. Sandy soil alone is not enough. You need to increase the fertility and permeability of the soil.
It is best to mix leaf mold with garden soil, and then add an appropriate amount of peat soil and rice bran ash to make the soil fertile and permeable.
2. Regular watering
Bamboo Grass likes a moist environment, so don't wait until the soil is dry to water it. Bamboo Grass needs to maintain moist soil at all times for the leaves to grow lush and green.
Therefore, you need to water the Bamboo Grass every day. Insufficient watering will cause the leaves to decrease, turn yellow, and the plant to become withered.
3. Moderate sunlight
Bamboo Grass doesn't require a lot of sunlight. It is best to place it in a semi-shaded or shady environment for growth.
Excessive sunlight will cause the moisture in Bamboo Grass to evaporate quickly, requiring constant watering to maintain moisture. Therefore, in the peak summer when the sunlight is the strongest, it is necessary to move it indoors to avoid direct sunlight.
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4. Moderate temperature
The ideal temperature for Bamboo Grass growth is between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius. High temperatures in summer can cause it to wither, so when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius in summer, it should be moved to a cool and well-ventilated environment indoors.
Attention should also be paid to keeping it warm when the temperature drops below 4 degrees Celsius in winter. Otherwise, Bamboo Grass will stop growing.
5. Fertilizer selection
During the growing season, apply a combined nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer every 1-2 weeks. Applying only nitrogen fertilizer will result in thicker and larger stems and leaves, but the color will not be vibrant. Stop applying nitrogen fertilizer in September and only apply potassium fertilizer to facilitate safe wintering. Stop fertilizing in winter.
6. Regular watering
Bamboo Grass should always keep the potting soil moist. If it becomes too dry, the leaves will grow less, the stems will become elongated, and the leaves will droop. In addition to watering, it is also necessary to regularly spray water on the leaves.
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7. Pruning
During the early growth stage, it is necessary to remove the central stem to promote branching and make the plant fuller. For long-planted plants, the lower leaves will wither, affecting the appearance; therefore, in spring, it is necessary to prune the plants heavily to stimulate new growth from the base. For weak-growing old plants, consider rejuvenation through cutting.
8. Soil replacement
When potting Bamboo Grass seedlings, first place a layer of 2-2 centimeters thick coarse substrate or ceramic granules at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer. Then sprinkle a layer of fully decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, with a thickness of about 1-2 centimeters. Cover it with a layer of substrate, about 1-2 centimeters thick, and then plant the seedling to separate the fertilizer from the roots to prevent root burning.
For successfully rooted plants, plant 3-5 plants in one pot to promote early formation. Repot every 1-2 years.
