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Posted by monkeymynd none (My Page) on Sat, Dec 17, 11 at 8:32
| Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and am not sure what is going on with my bamboo. I live on South Florida, and the bamboo is planted in sandy soil. I've noticed that one side of the clump seems to be growing in "dead", and the other side has yellowing leaves.
I've included some images which I'm hoping will help show what I am trying to explain.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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RE: Problem with Chungii bamboo
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| Did you recently plant it there, or take a division from it? Could be too much water. It hasn't beem overly rainy there has it? Kt |
RE: Problem with Chungii bamboo
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| It's been there for about 8 months now. I haven't taken any divisions or touched it in any way. It has been pretty rainy here, but that's on par with the area. Also, there is a canal on the other side of the fence, and the water level is probably about 5 feet down from ground level. Don't know if that makes a difference, but I figured I'd mention it. Any suggestions? Should it not be so close to a water source? I could attempt to move it if that would help. |
RE: Problem with Chungii bamboo
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| It's been there for about 8 months now. I haven't taken any divisions or touched it in any way. It has been pretty rainy here, but that's on par with the area. Also, there is a canal on the other side of the fence, and the water level is probably about 5 feet down from ground level. Don't know if that makes a difference, but I figured I'd mention it. Any suggestions? Should it not be so close to a water source? I could attempt to move it if that would help. |
RE: Problem with Chungii bamboo
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| The canal beyond the fence should not affect the bamboo. I think it is from too much water though. Many of my larger Bambusas, including chungii, get the leaf discolouration when too much moisture is present for a long period of time, especially if there has been no or little sunlight for a few days, and also when the temps get really cool. If the soil there stays 'soupy' for lengthy periods, it may be a good idea to plant the bamboo on a raised mound. The bambusas can take heavy or constant water to some of the roots but not to all roots. I have some potted bambusas sitting in tubs of water that cover up to 1/2 of the roots and they are doing just fine, but if the water covers too much of the rootmass, then the plant will suffer. Kt |
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