Bamboo not green

Mane · May 11, 2019

Pls see pics.

All my plants are getting yellow.

I can still see new branches coming out as well.

Marley Farley · May 11, 2019

Oh dear @Mane they do look poorly. My first question is what are they planted in.? They like acidic soil so a good Ericaceous compost and maybe some John Innes #3 mixed in.. If they are too wet or too dry,that will also cause yellowing.. Have you fed them at all.? Lots of things to ask really, but have a read below it may help and might be better than lots of questions..

If large parts or all of your bamboo is turning yellow, however, then you most likely have a problem. Problematic yellowing bamboo leaves can be due to low soil nutrients, boggy soil or overwatering, lack of water, or stressful growing situations. If you want help for yellow bamboo leaves, check the soil regularly. Bamboo needs good drainage. If the soil is mucky and boggy, then you are overwatering or the bamboo is planted in the wrong spot. Reduce irrigation. If your soil is really dry, then you need to increase your irrigation run time and/or frequency. Bamboo likes a lot of water and is not a drought tolerant plant. Remember that bamboo plants spread wider and wider each year. You will need to adapt your irrigation set-up as the bamboo grows. Allow the bamboo leaf litter to stay on the ground rather than rake it up. This helps hold moisture in the soil. Bamboo plants like acidic, rich, loamy soil. Bamboo will benefit from regular, yearly applications of organic compost. Organic compost provides a variety of soil nutrients at a modest rate. It also helps hold soil nutrients for your bamboo plants to use and opens up heavy clay soil that doesn’t drain well. Stressful growing situations for your bamboo plants could mean the site is too windy, too hot, too dry, or too polluted. If you have one of these situations, you may need to mitigate it by growing a windbreak, adding more irrigation water or reducing nearby applications of chemical pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. Growing bamboo is fun and easy. One of the most exciting aspects of growing bamboo is to witness how quickly it grows. If your bamboo stems and leaves are turning yellow, try some of these suggestions to get your bamboo back on track.
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Mane · May 11, 2019

I mixed soil woth general purpose compost last year when these were moved in new containers.

I water once a week. They are not too dry and no too wet.

New roots are growing as well but they are yellow?

Verdun · May 11, 2019

My question too.....those bamboos look hungry. A balanced fertiliser will help

Mane · May 11, 2019

Will summer grass fertiliser would work?

Fertilser states 9-7-7

Verdun · May 11, 2019

Yes Mane

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Verdun Passionate gardener

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Thinking of replacing this bamboo, what would you suggest?

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Bamboo - Should I be worried?

Getting rid of bamboo roots

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