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- Is the giant bamboo hardy?
- How do I take care of my giant bamboo in winter?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
Temperatures of up to -15 degrees, the giant bamboo is usually good
Is the giant bamboo hardy?
Despite its exotic appearance, the Dendrocalamus giganteus, also known in Germany as a giant bamboo, is quite hardy. So that he survives the next winter well, but you should not leave to yourself but treat him the necessary care.
The giant bamboo keeps well up to - 15 ° C, even over a longer period of time. However, he does not tolerate icy wind very well. If your Dendrocalamus giganteus is in a windy place, then give it a windbreak at least for the winter. Young or freshly planted giant bamboo is also very grateful for protection against frost.
How do I take care of my giant bamboo in winter?
With a size of about 15 meters and a rich foliage the giant bamboo needs a lot of water. After all, he can grow about 40 inches in one day. Its Dendrocalamus giganteus is very thirsty even in winter, because it is an evergreen plant. The more sun he gets in winter, the greater his thirst.
Therefore, the giant bamboo should be poured on frost-free days, a little less than in summer, but as regularly as possible. However, he does not need fertilizer. If you start using fertilizer in late summer, then the growth for the current year is complete. Incidentally, the Giant Bamboo likes to like horse cloth containing sticktoff. You can also use other organic fertilizer or special bamboo fertilizer.
A young giant bamboo is not as robust as an older one. Give him a winter shelter. Protect the root ball with a layer of straw, leaves or brushwood before the worst frost. The stems can be wrapped with a special fleece. This not only protects against frost but also reduces the evaporation of moisture over the leaves. So the young giant bamboo needs less water.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Do not let your giant bamboo dry out in winter. This danger is much greater than that the giant bamboo freezes.