heavenly bamboo

Water your Heavenly Bamboo sparingly, but consistently. Water every 10-14 days, taking care to moisten the soil all the way down to the roots. Make sure that the soil does not dry out completely between waterings. If you live in an especially warm climate, you may need to water more often. During the growing season (spring - fall) fertilize your Heavenly Bamboo every 4-6 weeks. Be sure to use a liquid fertilizer and apply it according to the directions on the package. If the leaves start to yellow, this may be a sign of over-fertilization, and you can reduce the frequency of applications to every 2-3 months.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Aka' BLUSH PINK) thrives in full sun to partial shade. The plant prefers 4-6 hours of direct, full sunlight each day, including in the winter. It should avoid direct, hot afternoon sun. Direct sun in the morning is ideal, especially in summer. In winter, some sun in the afternoon may be beneficial in areas with cooler temperatures. A bright, indirect light is ideal in areas with very hot summers. Heavenly bamboo will still grow in partial shade, although the growth may be slower.

Heavenly bamboo should be pruned to keep its compact shape and remove any dead or dying stems. Pruning should be done twice a year—once after the spring flush of new growth and again after the fall growth is done. If necessary, dead wood may be removed any time of the year. When pruning back the branches, take care to prune no more than 1/3 of the existing stem back to just above a pair of healthy buds. This will encourage a denser growth habit and prevent it from becoming lanky or top heavy. Prune the stems and twigs with pruning shears or a small pruning saw. It's best to prune the branches after any flowers have faded or berries have dried up since this encourages further flowering and fruiting.