Phoenix tail bamboo is native to southern China. It likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, has slightly poor cold tolerance, is intolerant of strong light exposure, and is afraid of waterlogging. It prefers fertile, loose and well-drained loam, and the temperature in winter is not lower than 0℃. Phoenix tail bamboo has dense clusters, short trunks, and beautiful branches and leaves. It can absorb formaldehyde and purify the air. It is often used as a potted plant to decorate small courtyards and homes. It is also often used to make bonsai or as a low hedge material. It is cultivated in various places south of the Yangtze River in China, Japan and India. Phoenix tail bamboo has an elegant appearance and is a good indoor foliage plant. Many people will put it with stones in study rooms, living rooms and other places to give it a unique flavor. So, do you know how to grow Phoenix tail bamboo? What is the cultivation method of phoenix bamboo? If you are interested in phoenix bamboo, you must not miss the following introduction on how to grow phoenix bamboo and how to cultivate phoenix bamboo!

1. What is Bambusa multiplex:

Bambusa multiplex, also known as Guanyin bamboo, rice bamboo, tendon bamboo, Penglai bamboo, etc., is native to Southern China. It likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, has slightly poor cold tolerance, is intolerant of strong light exposure, and is afraid of waterlogging. It prefers fertile, loose and well-drained loam, and the temperature in winter is not lower than 0℃. Phoenix tail bamboo has dense clusters, short trunks, and beautiful branches and leaves. It is often used as a potted plant to decorate small courtyards and homes. It is also often used to make bonsai or as a low hedge material.

2. Morphological characteristics of Phoenix-tail bamboo:

Phoenix-tail bamboo plants grow in clusters, with slender leaves that are bent and drooping, like the tail of a Phoenix. It is a shrub type. Bamboo is a perennial lignified plant belonging to the genus Bamboo subfamily of the family Gramineae. The culms are densely clustered, short and thin but hollow; the culms are 1-3m high and 0.5-1.0cm in diameter. The leafy branchlets are drooping. Each branch has 9-13 leaves. The leaves are small, linear-lanceolate to lanceolate, long. 3.3-6.5cm, width 0.4-0.7cm.

3. The growth habits of Phoenix bamboo:

It likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, has slightly poor cold tolerance, is intolerant of strong light exposure, and is afraid of waterlogging. It should be fertile, loose and Well-drained loam soil with winter temperatures not lower than 0°C.

4. Methods of propagating the bamboo:

The bamboo can be propagated by divisions, seeds and cuttings. However, because it is difficult to obtain seeds from bamboos and it is difficult to take root from cuttings, division is the main propagation method.

5. Ornamental value of phoenix bamboo:

1. Cluster-type bamboo grows in place and does not spread into pieces. It is suitable for planting in the corners of walls, house corners, and doors in the courtyard. It is elegant and unique. The smaller phoenix bamboo can be planted on flower beds, made into bamboo bonsai, and also planted in temple gardens. In the south, phoenix bamboo is often used as a planting material for low hedges.

2. phoenix bamboo has slender leaves, graceful charm, and is shade-tolerant, so it is a good indoor foliage plant. Plant several plants in dark shallow pots with beautiful stones, accessories, etc. next to them. The jungle-style bonsai is placed on desks and coffee tables to give it a wild and wild feel. It can also be planted in gardens, patios and in front of windows. On every moonlit night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fun will be doubled when the family reunites and enjoys the mother-in-law's bamboo shadow together.

3. The stems of Phoenix tail bamboo are short, densely covered with small branches, soft and drooping, free and refined, graceful and graceful, which can give people a fresh and refreshing feeling. It is suitable to be planted by rivers and houses, and can also be planted with rockeries and stacked rocks. It can be allowed to grow naturally or trimmed into a ball shape.

6. How to grow phoenix bamboo

1. Soil: phoenix bamboo likes acidic, slightly acidic or neutral soil. Household potted plants can use leaf mold soil, garden soil, river soil, etc. The culture soil prepared by mixing 1/3 of sand and 1/3 of sand should avoid heavy clay and alkaline soil.

2. Sunlight: Phoenix tail bamboo likes light. During indoor maintenance, it can be placed in a ventilated place near a south-facing window sill in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, it can grow well if it is placed in a sunny place. If it is cultivated outdoors, it can receive more light in spring and autumn. In summer, attention should be paid to shading and avoiding strong light exposure, otherwise the branches and leaves will easily turn yellow, affecting the appearance.

3. Temperature: Phoenix tail bamboo is an evergreen bush. Likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. It has slightly poor cold tolerance, cannot tolerate strong light exposure, and is afraid of waterlogging. It prefers fertile, loose and well-drained loam. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 0 degrees.

4. Watering: Water appropriately during the growth period and keep the pot soil moist. In dry climates and hot summer seasons, the leaves should be sprayed with clean water frequently to keep the leaves green.

5. Fertilization: During the growth period, liquid fertilizer needs to be applied every 20 days or so. Fertilizer for phoenix tail bamboo is mainly organic fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer can be decomposed and thinned bean cake water, or compound liquid fertilizer. Fertilization should be stopped in winter.

6. Pruning: The old poles of Phoenix tail bamboo gradually wither during the growth process and should be cut off in time to maintain their graceful appearance.

7. Cultivation methods of Phoenix tail bamboo

1. Choose the appropriate cultivation season. Cultivation is best carried out in March, when the mother bamboo has a high germination rate and is most likely to survive.

2. Choose the ideal mother bamboo. The mother bamboo should grow robustly, free of diseases and insect pests, with enlarged stem buds and well-developed fibrous roots. The bamboo should be one or two years old.

3. Plant in time. If long-distance transportation is necessary, it should be placed in a cool and sheltered place, watered and moisturized, and properly handled during packaging to prevent damage to the roots and shaking of the host soil.

4. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting to ensure sufficient nutrition. Choose soft and fine soil, first fill it at the bottom of the hole, then add decomposed manure, mix it with the topsoil, put the mother bamboo down, cover it with soil in layers and press the lining. The covering soil should be 2 cm to 3 cm deeper than the original soil of the mother bamboo.

5. Pour enough water to set the roots. Water in time after planting. Be sure to water it thoroughly for the first time. In the future, reduce the amount of water appropriately and only see if it is wet and then dry

8. What to do if the leaves of Phoenix tail bamboo turn yellow

Tail bamboo It is a relatively common landscape plant and is suitable for placement in homes or offices. However, the leaves of Phyllostachys sibiricum often show signs of yellowing. In fact, if the leaves turn yellow, you must pay attention to different causes and then deal with them appropriately.

1. The bamboo likes shade. If it is exposed to strong light, the leaf tips will be easily burned, causing the leaves to lose water and cause yellowing. Therefore, the bamboo can be moved to a cool place.

2. If the phoenix bamboo lacks nutrients during its growth, especially the lack of fertilizer implementation, it will also cause the young leaves to appear yellow and light. At this time, you can fertilize and water appropriately.

3. Applying too much fertilizer to the soil will also cause the leaves of the bamboo to turn yellow, especially the new leaves will appear dull. At this time, attention should be paid to diluting the fertilizer in the soil. Add water to dilute.

4. If the leaves show a lot of water, especially the young leaves are relatively small and no longer grow upward, it means that there is too much water in the soil. At this time, it is necessary to loosen the soil and blow dry moisture.

5. If the edges or tips of the leaves become dry and yellow, or even the leaves fall off, it indicates that the soil is lacking water, and the soil needs to be watered in time.

6. If the bamboo is placed in a relatively shaded environment for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow due to lack of light moisture. The leaves lack chlorophyll, and the leaves may fall after turning yellow. At this time, you can place it in a cool and bright place.

Editor’s summary: The above is the relevant information about how to grow phoenix bamboo and the breeding methods of phoenix bamboo. The phoenix bamboo is elegant and unique in home decoration, making the home very charming. It is generally suitable for Chinese style or pastoral style. If your home is in these styles, you may want to consider it.