Ask the Expert: Bamboo
Is it best to keep bamboo well rooted/rootbound or is it better to periodically remove heavily rooted areas? Janet
To Be Heavily Rooted Bamboo Or Not To Be
June 4, 2008 by
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Janet,
I am assuming that you are talking about lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) and not true bamboo (Bambusa).
Lucky bamboo prefers crowded conditions so being a little root bound is very acceptable. However if the roots are coming out of the container or keeping water from filling the container, then you will need to prune the roots.