tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post6799448851805003275..comments2024-03-19T13:48:52.788-07:00Comments on Bamboo Geek: Growing bamboo in containers.....Mad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-5198995405193961572016-03-17T13:46:56.797-07:002016-03-17T13:46:56.797-07:00Hello Sean!
I am so excited to try planting two 5...Hello Sean! <br />I am so excited to try planting two 5 gallon black bamboo in a trough! We live in Chico Ca and I was worried about getting just the right combo of dirt and amendments. Could you give me a recipe for planting in a trough the size of the one in your picture? What combo of local sit and what mix should I use? Due to our hot summers how often do you water in the summer? So grateful for any information!<br /><br />Sincerely Lesliegrobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042750180993124623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-44503744374853739122015-06-28T19:03:21.975-07:002015-06-28T19:03:21.975-07:00How tall does black bamboo grow in a galvanized tr...How tall does black bamboo grow in a galvanized trough?duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984417518254866128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-5965445324152101362015-06-01T21:58:19.721-07:002015-06-01T21:58:19.721-07:00As far as growing in troughs, yes they can, but th...As far as growing in troughs, yes they can, but they need to be at least 30 ... <a href="http://galvanizedtrough.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">galvanizedtrough.blogspot.com</a><br />Galvanized Troughhttp://galvanizedtrough.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-5883083366837421522014-05-07T01:12:33.266-07:002014-05-07T01:12:33.266-07:00hi
I'm trying to establish in UK.
finding a ...hi<br /><br />I'm trying to establish in UK. <br />finding a bigger pot soon.<br /><br />at moment it's ok but hardly drown and has brown tips<br /><br />advise?Fxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845781557523858832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-39050518132449425042013-09-07T14:15:55.350-07:002013-09-07T14:15:55.350-07:00Hello, I want to know if my bamboo plants will sur...Hello, I want to know if my bamboo plants will survive the New England winter outdoors. I grew them (some black bamboo, moso bamboo and thorny bamboo) from seeds earlier this spring so they are not very big yet and are still in 12" containers. I plan on using a wooden planter box (12H x 12D x 40W inches) as their new home (currently I have 4 containers). I'm just worried that the NE winter temperatures will freeze them out and kill the plants especially because they are young. Should I keep them indoor this winter and wait until next winter to leave them outdoor? My other option might be to leave them in my unheated garage. There is always indirect sunlight in there too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-55579516014616393392013-09-04T00:51:01.212-07:002013-09-04T00:51:01.212-07:00Hey Sean, so I'm in SoCal (zone 10) and lookin...Hey Sean, so I'm in SoCal (zone 10) and looking to maintain the height of some black bamboo I have just received as a "gift" to about 5ft. Now it is very common in this area (near Venice) to see bamboo maintained as a hedgerow with no visible foliage. How is this achieved? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990271381744136232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-86726374541648623962013-07-12T09:30:22.569-07:002013-07-12T09:30:22.569-07:00Hi Sean - How tall did your bamboo grow that is in...Hi Sean - How tall did your bamboo grow that is in the trough? Thanks KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-58317411449252338232013-04-24T14:25:38.337-07:002013-04-24T14:25:38.337-07:00Hi where can i buy pots for bamboo to grow in that...Hi where can i buy pots for bamboo to grow in that the pots wont break from bamboo growing through?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-39504725734277550692013-03-03T23:34:40.268-08:002013-03-03T23:34:40.268-08:00I am interested in creating a bamboo privacy fence...I am interested in creating a bamboo privacy fence on my apartment patio. I have successfully cared for basil, cilantro, cayenne peppers, tomato plants, leeks, rosemary, and thai pepper plants but would like to provide myself with a privacy screen. I like the look of the black and blue bamboo but am not sure which or if either fits my needs. I was thinking I would use 2 or 3 12inch pots to grow them in, weather here is mostly agreeable, summer will get up to 100 and winters will see a few days of high 20's in short bursts. I am looking for about 6-8feet in total height to block the view into my apartment. I would love to hear your thoughts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-985922217021984382012-06-04T18:44:37.847-07:002012-06-04T18:44:37.847-07:00Hi Sean,
Thanks for your blog! I really apprecia...Hi Sean,<br /><br />Thanks for your blog! I really appreciate your knowledge and support.<br /><br />Here’s my cautionary tale: I live in the Pacific NW and naively let a potted runner sit unattended for a few years in my small front yard. The 1st clue to its nature was that Neighbor #1 (the donor) thot it was a Black Stripe. It began running a couple of yrs ago and really went crazy this year. (12-15 shoots = crazy to me.) This with a diet of water only, and 20-deg winters.<br /><br />I’m finally getting out the pickaxe & shovel to regain control, and to continue goodwill with Neighbor #2 on the other side of me. She's patient & understanding as long as I make containment my responsibility (sigh).<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder about bricks under the pot. Or maybe a 6-inch slab of concrete...with rebar...!? And clumping only from here on.<br /><br />Karenrustypup49https://www.blogger.com/profile/02077710189141461691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-57064622530811278072012-05-19T20:09:56.907-07:002012-05-19T20:09:56.907-07:00Hi Monica,
Sorry for the delay. I haven't ha...Hi Monica, <br /><br />Sorry for the delay. I haven't had any experience with fabric pots. Never heard of those. I'd be concerned about the soil drying out faster than a glazed pot or a steel trough. But admittedly, I am not familiar with this type of pot. Be curious to see it. Cheers!<br /><br />SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-10021702125815209922012-04-23T07:45:10.112-07:002012-04-23T07:45:10.112-07:00Hi, hi, hi!!
Thanks so much for all this informat...Hi, hi, hi!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for all this information on Bamboo!! I'm going to try to grow Bamboo for the first time this year. I'm in WI. I was thinking of using Smart Pots...and I am curious what you think about my idea of using fabric containers? <br /><br />Thanks again. Monica WalshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-69351470382575550252012-04-20T17:14:33.194-07:002012-04-20T17:14:33.194-07:00I have a bunch of big fabric pots, are they good t...I have a bunch of big fabric pots, are they good to use in Florida with buddha belly bamboo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-15857061913242393402012-04-05T15:44:14.123-07:002012-04-05T15:44:14.123-07:00Hi Mars,
A 24 inch container would actually work ...Hi Mars,<br /><br />A 24 inch container would actually work fine with the soil you described. I'm not sure if you were using ollas as containers or for some other purpose. If as containers, they tend to not keep the soil moist and would use glazed instead. If left unchecked, the bamboo rhizomes would burst the container after about 4 to 5 years. Not the case with a metal horse trough. Hope this helps. Thanks. SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-18003092239409626762012-04-04T21:36:40.751-07:002012-04-04T21:36:40.751-07:00Greetings and Thanks!
What a wealth of great info...Greetings and Thanks!<br /><br />What a wealth of great info.<br /><br />I have successfully transplanted some phylostachys nigra from Seattle to Austin, and now I want to set it up in a galvanized trough. I noticed you recommend 30" deep containers and to drill holes in bottom and put on bricks. If I can only get a 24' deep trough, could I opt to not drill holes in bottom (I'm fearful of escape) and fill bottom 8" with gravel and larger pebbles/stones for drainage and then dirt/guano, etc. in which to put the culms? I plan on using unglazed ollas so the water should stay an even moistness. Do you think the ollas would survive the pressure of the growing rhizome (for a year or two)? I won't plant thickly, so the container will be rather sparse. I intend to create a more permanent bed for the bamboo in a couple of years. Thanks!marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02055357818641741299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-42828657468828653412011-06-21T20:40:51.969-07:002011-06-21T20:40:51.969-07:00Hi Sparks,
What is are the light conditions and w...Hi Sparks,<br /><br />What is are the light conditions and what is the lowest winter temperature where you are at? Give me that and I can offer some suggestions. Thanks. SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-36965955417535127802011-06-21T06:45:05.564-07:002011-06-21T06:45:05.564-07:00Hello there. I just brought a circular bowl that i...Hello there. I just brought a circular bowl that is 2 feet wide and 7 inches deep at center. It looks very attractive the way its done in japanese temples etc. Which bamboo will be suitable here? Will golden bamboo survive? Bengal bamboo?Sparkshttp://Vgt3@rediffmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-22091344174757683832011-03-29T21:14:38.124-07:002011-03-29T21:14:38.124-07:00Hi Stephanie and Steph,
Best way to get suggestio...Hi Stephanie and Steph,<br /><br />Best way to get suggestions is to e-mail me at sean@madmanbamboo.com. I'd be happy happy to give you a list of bamboo suggestions with photos. Thanks.<br /><br />SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-2795668784993108472011-03-28T17:36:05.820-07:002011-03-28T17:36:05.820-07:00I would also like your suggestions on clumping bam...I would also like your suggestions on clumping bamboo for my yard. I would like to find some that has a dark shoot, kind of like the phylloctachys nigra, That does'nt get very large and is low maintenance. <br /><br /><br />Thanks, StephQueenIsis511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05184609793332502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-80556799595416839022011-03-28T16:37:02.567-07:002011-03-28T16:37:02.567-07:00Hi, I was hoping you could help me. I want to grow...Hi, I was hoping you could help me. I want to grow my own bamboo to make a bamboo privacy fence. I checked online for pre-built ones and found this is far more economical. I have never done this before so I've researched this to the hilt online. I was kind of confused until I found you. I'll be growing Phyllostachys moso and nigra. Could you give me some advice on growing these two in containers and then turning them into my fence. <br /><br />StephanieQueenIsis511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05184609793332502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-88496586194616059512009-08-07T21:28:41.726-07:002009-08-07T21:28:41.726-07:00Hi Jennifer,
I would probably stay away from clum...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I would probably stay away from clumpers in your area as they have no tolerance for temps below 25 degrees, generally speaking. I would stick with a runner, specifically, Phylostachys bisetti or most Phylostachys for that matter are good choices as they take cold temps and high winds. There are some clumpers that take low temps, like the Himalaycalamus varieties, but they don't do well in hot summer heat and are generally for ornamental uses, not good as a potted bamboo destined as a privacy screen. Hope that helps and good luck.<br /><br />SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-83553890184664532412009-08-05T14:58:45.797-07:002009-08-05T14:58:45.797-07:00I live on the Jersey Shore and we will be working ...I live on the Jersey Shore and we will be working on our sad back yard soon. I am a complete beginner, so I'm having trouble navigating all the options. I'm considering potting the bamboo or using clumping (or both). I really just want a barrier to my neighbors that goes over our fence (about 6') a few more feet. I'd be happy with 10'. The fence line is around 80', how do I figure out how much I need? I don't mind if you can see through the bottom areas, the fence is there, I am more concerned with fullness at the top. We are removing a few smaller trees in an attempt to get more sun. Recommendations? Thanks!Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-15600644410215261332009-05-20T21:06:48.738-07:002009-05-20T21:06:48.738-07:00Hi Dorothy (and Patti),
The key is diameter (widt...Hi Dorothy (and Patti),<br /><br />The key is diameter (width), wider allows for easier growth horizontally; for depth - 30 inches in depth is fine, to contain a running bamboo, you need a rhizome barrier that is 30 inches deep. Bottomline is that bamboo tends to grow shallow. <br /><br />With bamboo, throw out the notion that it grows like a tree, it is not deep growing and it can grow in some rather limited space conditions successfully. <br /><br />On the comment regarding growing in a half pipe, it will do OK, but it will tend to dry quickly (not good for bamboo) and it limits the growth. Or are you saying you want to use it as a barrier?<br /><br />As far as growing in troughs, yes they can, but they need to be at least 30 inches deep and need to drain well.<br /><br />But, a warning, you can't simply put a barrier in place with a running bamboo and walk away, I'd recommend checking for escaping rhizomes every other month. A sharp spade along the barrier line will do the trick. This is true for even a professionally installed rhizome barrier.<br /><br />That is the beauty of clumping bamboo, no barrier is needed. Not as fast growing, but its all about tradeoffs with bamboo.<br /><br />Lovin' the questions, great to see the interest in bamboo. Keep sending them. Thanks.<br /><br />SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-87981788488983509162009-05-18T04:49:00.000-07:002009-05-18T04:49:00.000-07:00Hi Sean, I'd like to know your response to Ari re ...Hi Sean, I'd like to know your response to Ari re growing a bamboo screen in basically a trough. How deep do walls need to be to keep roots from escaping? I have a long narrow space between me and the neighbor (36") that I would like to put in a thin screen of bamboo. The house had a stand of theoretically clumping bamboo when I moved in although it may have been kept clumping by being raised behind a wall of brick, some at least surely escaped. I was going to put a row in pieces of pottery pipe pieces (6") diameter sunk in the ground but the blog indicates the bamboo would not thrive in this situation. Any thoughts? Sorry I don't know variety of the bamboo I have. DorothyDirt Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590699678904809191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-49223196669849078302009-04-01T20:20:00.000-07:002009-04-01T20:20:00.000-07:00Ari,Shoot me your e-mail at sean@madmanbamboo.com ...Ari,<BR/><BR/>Shoot me your e-mail at sean@madmanbamboo.com and I can offer some recommendations. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.com