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Bamboo Indocalamus tessellata beige/white leaf tips

geoffkeysmangeoffkeysman Posts: 4
in Problem solving
Hi

I have the bamboo above in a reasonable sized plastic pot fora couple of years , but have a problem with the leaf tips becoming beige/white and wilted. Can any one advise as how to remedy this. I do feed the bamboo with some lawn fertiliser now and again and use water from the tap to water with.

Thank you

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Could we see some photos please?

    if they don’t upload, reducing the size usually works. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • geoffkeysmangeoffkeysman Posts: 4
    Hi

    Thanks. Ill get a couple uploaded over the next few days .


  • geoffkeysmangeoffkeysman Posts: 4
    Hi I have now taken a few photographs of the Bamboo plant , and hope you are able to see the problem I have mentioned .

    Look forward to hearing your comments and advice.

    Regards
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I agree with @philippa smith2. If you haven't got a bigger pot, I'd lift it out and add more compost as the level has dropped a lot. It looks only half full from the first photo.
    Devon.
  • geoffkeysmangeoffkeysman Posts: 4
    Ok thanks for your advice .  Is it best to have crocks in the bottom of the pot as drainage etc ? How often should I feed ?

    Thanks
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I'd not worry about crocks and when you re-pot it, the new compost will have enough feed in it for the end of this season
    Devon.
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