heavenly bamboo

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Fire Power') should be watered weekly when the soil feels dry to the touch (about 1 inch below the surface). Soil should remain evenly moist, but not soggy or waterlogged. To allow deep watering, consider using a soaker hose. During times of extreme heat, the plant may need to be watered 2 times a week. If temperatures are above 90°F, ensure the soil has sufficient moisture. Avoid over-watering and limit water during fall and winter, allowing the soil to dry a bit between waterings.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Fire Power') is a semi-evergreen shrub that benefits from full-sun exposure for optimal growth, flowering, and fruit production. This plant species will do best in locations with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It will tolerate some partial shade, but there will be a decline in flowering and fruit production. Heavenly bamboo will flourish in well-drained soil and a location that also receives some protection from wind. Pruning is not needed to maintain the natural shape of the shrub and any excessive foliage can be removed in the spring and once or twice more over the growing season.

Heavenly bamboo should be pruned during the early spring or late winter months. The extent of pruning depends on how much control you want over the size and shape of the bamboo. When pruning, you can either remove the entire top of a plant and use it to stimulate branching, or selectively remove branches to encourage bushiness. If just trying to maintain its shape, trim the tallest stems back to prevent the plant from continually growing too tall. For selectively pruning and reducing the size of the plant, remove 1-third of each of the oldest shoots all the way to the ground.