dwarf fern-leaf bamboo
Pleioblastus pygmaeus
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
Rarely flowers Flowers
Sun:
part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Invasive:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Dwarf fern-leaf bamboo (Pleioblastus pygmaeus) should be watered regularly to keep the soil slightly moist. During the active growing season, water your plant every 2-3 days. During the winter you can water your plant less frequently (2-3 times a week), allowing the soil to become slightly dry before watering again. Soil should be moist but not wet. Overwatering can lead to root rot and other problems.
sunlight
Dwarf fern-leaf bamboo performs best when grown in bright indirect sunlight. During the warmer months, 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight is recommended, while in the colder months, this can be reduced to 2-4 hours. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can burn the leaves and cause them to become unsightly and discolored. In lower-light environments, the plants can grow thin with less-than-ideal foliage.
pruning
Dwarf fern-leaf bamboo should be pruned regularly throughout the year. Pruning should be done in late spring before new shoots appear or in late summer when flowering and leaf drop occur. Use hedge shears to cut back tall shoots, with half of the stems removed at each pruning. Smaller shoots may require trimming with small pruning shears. In addition, the dead leaves should be removed to make room for the new growth.
