heavenly bamboo

Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' FLIRT likes moist but well-drained soil and requires regular watering. During the warm summer months you should water the plant deeply at least once a week, making sure the soil stays moist for best results. In the cooler winter months, reduce the watering to once every 2 weeks. The plant may need more frequent watering if the weather is hot or if the soil dries out quickly. To determine if the plant needs watering, stick your finger into the soil up to your first knuckle. If the soil feels dry, it's time to water.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' FLIRT) prefers full sun to partial shade. This plant species does best when it receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight throughout the day, with the best hours being those around midday. During the summer months, it will thrive in full sun all day, but during the cooler months, the plant will benefit from some afternoon shade. When grown indoors, this plant should be placed in a sunny window to get the best results.

Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' FLIRT) should generally be pruned in early Spring before new growth appears. When pruning, it is important to selectively remove some of the older canes while leaving the younger canes. This will help promote the plant's growth and thin out the foliage. Pruning should be done gently and without taking too much of the top portion of the plant to avoid further imbalance of the foliage. Pruning up to 1-third of the total height is recommended to encourage new growth. Removing dead, broken, or discolored branches at any time is also helpful.