Which bamboo is suitable for courtyard planting
Today, the editor introduces which bamboo is suitable for courtyard planting and shares some small experiences in plant cultivation, including five recommended bamboos for home care. Let's take a look together.
There is an old saying that one can live without meat but not without bamboo. No meat makes one thin, and no bamboo makes one vulgar. It can be seen that people have always praised bamboo highly, and bamboo has been loved by scholars and literati since ancient times. Mei (plum), Lan (orchid), Zhu (bamboo), and Ju (chrysanthemum) are known as the four gentlemen of flowers in ancient times. Bamboo symbolizes continuous improvement, integrity, and noble character, and "zhu" (bamboo) and "zhu" (congratulations) are homophones. Since ancient times, many literati have often planted some bamboo plants in their studies or gardens, symbolizing the protection of the home, safety, good fortune, and continuous improvement. However, not many people have gardens these days, and most people grow flowers and vegetables at home. So, why not pot some bamboos at home?
There are several bamboos that are particularly suitable for indoor potted plants. Although they are not as tall and straight as those planted outdoors, they still retain the charm of bamboo indoors. Let's see which bamboos can be kept at home, staying green and bringing good fortune, making your life better and better.
First, the easy-to-care-for "Fugui Bamboo"
Fugui Bamboo is a very popular indoor potted green plant. It is usually hydroponically grown and has a graceful and upright appearance, with each section rising higher. Most of the Fugui Bamboo sold in the market is hydroponically grown, which is cleaner and more elegant than the traditional soil-grown variety. It is a versatile potted home flower regardless of where it is placed.
Fugui Bamboo prefers a warm and humid environment and can grow normally as long as the temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. Its green leaves symbolize wealth and safety. Whether placed in the living room, bedroom, office, or even in a mall, it makes a nice potted plant.
Which bamboo is suitable for courtyard planting
Fugui Bamboo is very easy to care for, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Newly purchased Fugui Bamboo usually doesn't have roots and can be placed in a water bottle with its bottom cut at a 45-degree angle. It's best to use mineral water to prevent infection and help it root more easily. It usually takes about ten days to root, and after that, adding a couple of drops of nutrient solution each month can keep it lush and green. Nowadays, people often shape Fugui Bamboo into a cluster, also known as Lucky Bamboo or Fugui Pagoda, which comes in various colors like red, yellow, and even light green. With more and more horticultural varieties available, you can grow one if you like.
Second, the "Luohan Bamboo" with a belly as big as a Buddha
Luohan Bamboo, also known as Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a type of bamboo in the grass family and a shrub. This bamboo has a very unique shape with short internodes that look like big bellies, hence the name Buddha's Belly Bamboo. It is a very vivid description. Luohan Bamboo can grow very tall but is shorter than most bamboos. If cared for in an open-air environment, it can even grow to seven to ten meters high. Have you ever seen such a tall and majestic Fugui Buddha's Belly Bamboo?