The care secret that transformed my Black Bamboo

I'd had Black Bamboo for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to watering heavily in the first season to establish the root system and the difference over the next two months was dramatic.

rapid establishment and fast vertical growth became much more pronounced. The plant in a poolside or water feature surrounding planting now looks like a completely different specimen. best container division and replanting in spring confirmed that I'd finally unlocked what this plant can do. new canes not reaching full height in the first year has been less of a problem since I got the overall conditions right. If your Black Bamboo is underwhelming, look at watering heavily in the first season to establish the root system first.