yellow groove bamboo

Yellow groove bamboo should be watered regularly, approximately 2 times a week during the growing season. During the winter months, water it less often, about once per week, or more sparingly depending on the weather. Water when the topsoil is dry and make sure that you water deeply, soaking the soil around the entire root system of the plant. To check if the soil is sufficiently moist, you can use your finger to feel the top inch of the soil and see if it is dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot.

Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during its growing season, from late spring to mid-autumn. During the winter months, it should receive 4-6 hours of indirect light per day. During the hottest parts of the summer, it is best to provide it with some afternoon shade to avoid sunburn. This is especially important when planting newly purchased bamboo, as the leaves of these plants are particularly sensitive to direct sunlight.

Yellow groove bamboo should be pruned in early spring and late summer to keep the grove looking tidy and prevent overcrowding. Light pruning should begin when the plant is 2 feet tall and continue as needed throughout the year. More drastic pruning can be done once a year, just before the bamboo starts to emerge from its winter dormancy. This should include cutting the cane back to 1 or 2 nodes of leaves so that only about 6-12 inches of each cane is left. The new shoots that regrow will be denser and more uniform than without pruning; however, it is important not to prune too severely, as this could damage the grove.