Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Propagation by cuttings
• Method 2 of 3: Sprouting cuttings in water
• Method 3 of 3: Growing bamboo from rhizomes
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Bamboo is a hardy herb that makes furniture and flooring. In the garden, it can be used as a large ornamental plant or a natural dense fence. If you already have bamboo growing, it can be easily propagated using either cuttings cut from the main stem or rhizomes.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Propagation by cuttings

1. 1 Choose a suitable bamboo cutting tool and sterilize it. The choice of tool depends on how thick and durable the bamboo is. If the bamboo has thin stems, a sharp knife is sufficient. For thicker bamboo, you may need a hacksaw. Whichever tool you choose, it should be sterilized first with a household disinfectant, such as diluted chlorine bleach or rubbing alcohol.
   • If you are using chlorine bleach for sterilization, dilute it with water first. For each part of bleach, add 32 parts of water. For example, for 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of bleach, use 1/2 liter (500 milliliters) of water.
2. 2 Cut a piece of bamboo stalk 25 centimeters long at a 45 ° angle. Each cut should contain at least 3-4 nodes (ring around the stem). In order for the cutting to successfully sprout, its diameter must be at least 2.5 centimeters.
3. 3 Apply a root stimulant to one end of the cutting. This will help the cuttings take root faster when you plant them in the ground. Dip the end of the stem into the stimulant, then shake off any excess powder. Rooting stimulant powder is available at your garden supply store.
4. 4 Cover the other end of the cutting about 3 millimeters with a soft wax. Soft soy or beeswax will do. This will protect the stem from rotting and drying out. In this case, the wax should not cover the center hole.
5. 5 Submerge the cutting 1 knot in a pot filled with soil. You can plant each stalk in a small seedling pot. Stick the stalk into the soil so that the lower knot is completely immersed in it. Tamp the soil around the cutting to avoid air-filled voids.
6. 6 Spray the soil well with water from a spray bottle. The ground should be moist, but not too wet to the touch. Stick the first phalanx of your finger into the soil to check if it is moist enough.
7. 7 Pour water into the center hole of the handle. This will provide the cutting with extra water while it takes root in wet soil. Check the water level every two days and top up if necessary to fill the center of the cutting.
8. 8 Keep the pots in a warm place out of direct sunlight and water the ground every day. While the bamboo cuttings are taking root, they should be kept mostly in the shade, although a little light during the day will do the trick. Check the soil daily and keep it moist. In this case, the water should not linger on the soil surface. Excessive amounts of water will increase the risk of developing root rot.
   • You can put a plastic bag over the stem to trap moisture, although it can grow without it.
9. 9 Transplant the bamboo after 4 months. Within 3-4 weeks, the cuttings should grow, and new branches will appear from their nodes. Keep the cutting in a pot for 4 months, then transplant it into the ground.
   • Gently loosen the soil in the pot with a spatula or trowel so that it can be easily reached. Transplant the bamboo into a hole slightly larger than its root system. Sprinkle soil over the roots and water the plant liberally.

Method 2 of 3: Sprouting cuttings in water

1. 1 Cut the young bamboo shoots into 25 centimeters long cuttings. Each stalk must contain at least two nodes and 2 stem segments between the nodes. Try to cut the cuttings with a sharp knife at a 45 ° angle.
   • Use a household disinfectant, such as diluted chlorine bleach or rubbing alcohol, to sterilize the knife before cutting out bamboo stems.
2. 2 Dip the lower cutting assembly into a container of water in a well-lit area. In order for the cutting to take in as many roots as possible, its lower node must be completely submerged. Keep the cutting at 13 ° C or more and in a location that will receive 6 hours of indirect sunlight.
   • If possible, use a transparent container so you can observe the development of the roots.
3. 3 Change the water every two days. Standing water quickly loses oxygen, especially when bamboo is germinating. Change the water regularly to ensure that the cutting continues to receive the nutrients it needs to grow further.
4. 4 Transplant the cutting into a pot when the roots are 5 centimeters long. It will take several weeks for the cutting to take root. When they reach a length of 5 centimeters, you can transplant the bamboo into a pot or open ground to keep it growing. Plant the cutting 2 to 3 centimeters deep.

Method 3 of 3: Growing bamboo from rhizomes

1. 1 Cut out a part of the rhizome with 2-3 growth buds with a garden knife. Gently scrape the soil off the bamboo root system. Find an area of ​​rhizome with 2-3 growth buds, that is, one from which the stems grow. You may need to cut off the stems from the root. Use a sharp knife to cut a suitable piece of rhizome.
   • Do not use dark or patchy rhizomes. These are signs of illness or the presence of pests. Such roots will grow worse.
   • Cut off the rhizome from a well-developed and overgrown bamboo to avoid killing the plant.
2. 2 Place the rhizome in a pot horizontally, buds up. Add a layer of potting soil to the pot. Position the rhizome so that the bamboo stems grow upward. If there are stems on the rhizome, make sure that the ends are above the ground.
3. 3 Sprinkle the rhizome with a layer of soil about 8 centimeters thick. Bury the root so it can develop and grow. Compact the soil so that it fits around the rhizome on all sides.
4. 4 Pour the soil with a watering can. Make sure that the soil is moist, but that no excess water remains on the surface. Submerge your finger in the ground up to the second knuckle to make sure it is damp enough.
   • Use your finger to check that the soil is moist enough every two days. If the soil feels dry, water the rhizome to keep it moist, but not too wet.
   • Excessive amounts of water can cause the root to rot. Don't water the bamboo too much.
5. 5 Keep the pots in the shade for 4-6 weeks. They should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It is best to place the pots near a shaded exterior wall or in the shade of a large tree. It will take 4-6 weeks for the bamboo to sprout and sprout out of the ground.
   • Rhizome-grown bamboo can be transplanted back into the open field when the night temperature does not drop below 13 ° C.

Tips

• If you are not going to plant the stalk right away, cover the ends with damp soil or wrap with a wet cloth to keep them damp, or it will dry out quickly.

Warnings

• Bamboo can grow quickly and take over the garden. If you are growing bamboo, you may want to confine it to an obstruction (such as a wall) to prevent it from spreading out of control.

What do you need

• Household disinfectant
• Sharp knife or hacksaw
• Seedling pots
• Soil for indoor plants
• Root formation stimulant
• Soft wax (such as beeswax)
• Spray bottle
• Garden knife
• Watering can