heavenly bamboo

Water Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime') once a week. Water only enough to thoroughly saturate the soil and allow it to drain well afterwards. During the summer months, when the plant is actively growing, it may need to be watered more often - up to twice a week in particularly hot or dry weather. During the dormant period in winter, this can be lessened to only once every 2 weeks. Make sure to check the soil before watering to ensure it has dried out and is not overly moist.

The amount of sunlight needed by the Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime') plant species is moderate - not too much but not too little. It should be exposed to about 4 to 5 hours of light per day. For optimum growth, it should receive full sun in the morning, and some shade during the afternoon. This plant does not tolerate full sun all day long as it can suffer from leaf scorch. If planted in a sunny spot, it should be given some afternoon protection from the hot sun. In areas with extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), this plant should be given some protection from the sun, such as an area that receives moderate shade throughout the day.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime') is an evergreen shrub that can be pruned to control its size and shape. Pruning should begin shortly after planting when young plants are about 18-24 inches tall. Prune away any long shoots that deviate from the desired shape and form. For mature plants, annual pruning is recommended to keep the shrub looking its best. Prune in spring or early summer, before new growth begins, by removing up to 1-third of the oldest, largest and longest canes. Prune with sharp bypass pruners being careful not to damage green stems. Prune out any dead or injured branches and remove any suckers growing at the base of the plant. Pruning in this way will keep heavenly bamboo looking neat and healthy for many years.