How do you raise a bamboo plant?

My poor bamboo plant is drying up! Help!

How do you raise a bamboo plant?
Most Bamboo grows in water instead of soil. Assuming yours is growing in water like mine do, Bamboo are hard to bring back once they start going south.



You said drying up? I wish you had been more specific. If the edges of the leaves are starting to go brown and crispy it probably just needs more water or could be in direct sun for an extended period. If the edges are yellow then it is too hot and needs to be moved to a cooler location.



A common problem with mine is one or more of the stalks will turn yellow and squishy. Make sure to remove those stalks when they get like that



Bamboo grows best in cool, indirect light and likes humidity, so if there is a window in your bathroom that would be best so the steam from the shower takes care of the humidity.



Once a month you should drain out all the water in the container, rinse the rocks and the submerged stalks and put fresh clean water in it.



Also remember bamboo has roots too like any other plant, so if it starts to get too crowded in the pot you'll need to put it in a slightly bigger container.



Hope that helps! Good luck.
Reply:teach it right from wrong, and hope you have done a good job for when it's time for it to leave home!!!
Reply:This depends upon if it an inside (potted) or outside plant. Realize that the culms (canes) will turn brown at the end of a suitable growing season. This will happen even with plants grown inside.



Bamboo is usually started from planting a rhizome. If you have a potted plant, it might be root bound. Transfer the rhizome and root to a larger pot. A large shallow pot is better than a narrow deep one. Make sure you have soil that will drain properly.



Place the pot in a tray containing pebbles and water to keep humidity high. You can also manually spritz the plant (like you would a fern) or use a humidifier.