Friday, November 13, 2015

Information About Black Bamboo Plants In Pots

By Mattie Knight


Black bamboo is a kind of plant that produces flowers and is known by scientific name as Phyllostachys nigra. It belongs to the subfamily of Poaceae grass. The plant originally came from the Hunan province of China. At the time of its discovery, it was mostly confined in China, but that has changed. Today, it is very common to see black bamboo plants in pots.

The rate of growth of the plant is very low. Reaching full size takes a really long time. The long time needed to achieve maturation is one of the reasons it is convenient for containers. It stands at five meters high when fully grown. Its slender and long leaves spread out scarcely. Before maturation is attained, it should be transplanted into the ground. The decision as when to transplant to the final location is personal.

The plant is preferred because it has several desirable and beneficial features that many people want. The various benefits it offers is one among the reasons many people like it. Besides being planted, the tree can also grow on its own without human influence. When this happens, it is usually described as invasive and spreads to other areas very fast as it kills other plants.

Some of the major benefits derived from black bamboo plants include shade, privacy, security, timber, food, and protection against strong winds. There are many places around the world, especially on the Asian continent where the plant is eaten as food by the natives. It is also a useful source of timber that is used to make different types of products such as musical instruments, furniture, and flooring products.

Plants naturally derive nutrients and water from the soil, but those grown in containers need to be supplied with those nutrients. They die if that is not done. The soil in which black bamboos are planted must be slightly acidic and fertile. Fertility and acidic can be boosted by applying artificial products. However, care should be exercised not to exceed the required acidity level. The high resistance of Phyllostachys nigra to drought makes daily watering unnecessary.

The choice of pot should ensure enough space including room for growth every year. Growing in small pots will require frequent transplanting into bigger containers, which disrupts normal growth and may cause retardation. Strength and durability of the container should also be high. Harsh elements of weather such as rainfall, frost, ice, sunshine, and strong winds should not affect it much.

Holes should be made at the bottom of the container to allow drainage of excess water. Pots offer better conditions for growing the tree because they are porous. Porosity keeps the air well aerated so that roots do not rot due to lack of oxygen. It also ensures that the soil does not become waterlogged.

Watering is the only major requirement for potted plants after soil issues have been solved. Water should be applied in the morning or evenings when the weather is cool and does not have to be daily. Guidance on how to offer care can be asked from any company that produces and distributes the plant.




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