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How to Grow Golden Bamboo in Pots
How to Grow Golden Bamboo in Pots. Golden bamboo, Phyllostachys aurea, is a variety of running bamboo. Running bamboos, unlike the clumping bamboos, will take over a yard, spreading by underground rhizomes if not stopped by a man-made underground barrier. Growing golden bamboo in pots does away with the need to protect the rest of the garden from...
Golden bamboo, Phyllostachys aurea, is a variety of running bamboo. Running bamboos, unlike the clumping bamboos, will take over a yard, spreading by underground rhizomes if not stopped by a man-made underground barrier. Growing golden bamboo in pots does away with the need to protect the rest of the garden from its invasive habits. As with most container-grown plants, though, your golden bamboo will require some extra care.
Things You'll Need
Wood or unglazed terra-cotta pot
Mulch
Fertilizer
Grow your golden bamboo in a wood container or unglazed terra-cotta pot measuring at least 24 inches deep and wide. Unglazed pots are more porous and will help insulate the bamboo roots from heat, according to Austin Community College's biology department.
Place the pot on an impenetrable surface, such as concrete or a deck. Check the bottom of the pot periodically to make sure the roots aren't blocking the drainage holes or otherwise escaping.
Place a 1- to 2-inch layer of mulch on the soil around the base of the bamboo. This will help keep the soil cool on hot days.
Water the golden bamboo three times a week during the summer. If temperatures are over 90 degrees, you may need to water five days a week. Keep an eye on the moisture content of the soil, and if it appears to be drying quickly, give the bamboo some water.
Fertilize the golden bamboo once a month with a 17-6-2 slow-release fertilizer. Follow the label directions for dosage. Water after fertilizing.
