Seedling turtle backed bamboo does not open its back

The root system of Phyllostachys pubescens in the seedling stage is not strong enough, and the leaves are mainly complete heart-shaped. However, with the growth of Phyllostachys pubescens, holes will gradually appear from the fifth leaf

Measures to promote back opening:

1. Increase illumination

Seedlings of Phyllostachys pubescens need to receive more light in order to promote faster leaf growth. If the seedlings are in a dark and dark environment for a long time, the plants will grow very slowly and the holes in the leaves will be small

2. Less watering

Seedlings of Phyllostachys pubescens have little demand for water, and a small amount of water can promote the cracking of leaves. A lot of watering will cause the leaves to grow without cracking

Adult tortoise backed bamboo does not open its back

Some friends will find that their own turtle backed bamboo has been bought back for a year or two, but they still don't open their backs. This needs to find the reason from the daily maintenance of Phyllostachys pubescens

Excessive or insufficient light

In late spring and summer, the temperature is too high, so you should avoid direct sunlight. But you can't always put the turtle backed bamboo in a dark room without touching the sun. It is best to put it in an astigmatic environment, such as the living room, to receive soft and bright light

Insufficient water

Different from the seedlings of Phyllostachys pubescens, the adult Phyllostachys pubescens has a large demand for water. In summer, it is generally watered once a day or two. Usually, it is necessary to often spray water on the leaves to improve the humidity of the surrounding environment and promote the growth and cracking of the leaves

Improper fertilization

After adulthood, Phyllostachys pubescens has a relatively large demand for fertilizer. It is best to apply rotten cake fertilizer water 1-2 times a month. When applying fertilizer, combined with watering, dig out the pot soil at the edge of the flower pot, bury the fertilizer in it, and then cover it with soil

Buy fake "turtle backed bamboo"

If none of the above is in line with the situation of your turtle backed bamboo, it is likely that you bought a Fake Turtle backed bamboo - dripping Guanyin

At the seedling stage, Dishui Guanyin is very similar to that of Phyllostachys pubescens. Therefore, if your turtle backed bamboo doesn't open its back all the time, you are likely to buy dripping Guanyin

Pot changing ramet

Some flower friends also reported that their turtle backed bamboo was originally open back, but recently the newly grown leaves suddenly didn't open back. This reminds you that it's time to change the pot and branch of Phyllostachys pubescens

1. Debasing

Beat the outside of the flowerpot, take the turtle backed bamboo out of the original flowerpot, break off the soil stack and remove the pot soil

2. Ramet

Wash the roots of the stripped bamboo with water and divide it into several separate plants

3. Pruning

Cut off the rotten part, withered root and weak root on the root, cut off the bottom rhizome and keep a bud point

4. Upper basin

Put the divided and trimmed turtle back bamboo back into the basin again. First spread a layer of humus soil on the bottom of the basin, then put the turtle back bamboo into the middle of the basin, and finally fix it with soil

5. Pouring water

The first watering must be thoroughly watered, and then it can be watered once every 1-2 days. Be careful not to have ponding

Rootstock cutting of Phyllostachys pubescens

Don't throw away the cut rhizomes when dividing plants. You can harvest a turtle backed bamboo by cutting

1. Soil preparation

The humus soil is composed of rotten leaf soil and garden soil in the ratio of 1:1

2. Buried rhizome

Put the rhizome flat into the soil. All the roots should be buried, but the cuts at both ends should be exposed. After burying, pour water through, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place for curing

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