Phyllostachys iridescens

Phyllostachys iridescens · Pruning

Phyllostachys iridescens · Phyllostachys iridescens

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold drying winds. In a container grow in a loam-based potting compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. May remain clump-forming in poor or dry soils but has the potential to become a nuisance in warm, moist or favourable conditions; see bamboo control and bamboo cultivation

Watering: Water regularly while establishing, keeping root zone evenly moistSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

How to Prune Phyllostachys iridescens?

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming