Bamboo disease?

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  1. catay5

    catay5 New Seed

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    Hi!

    I've recently bought a house and the owners left two lovely bamboo plants. One was planted in a bed and is doing fine. The other one is in a large pot and looks a bit scragglier and has spots (see picture). It has also been on the north side of the house.

    Any ideas what this could be and how I can get rid of it?

    Thanks!
     

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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    From what I have read, most problems with bamboo are from over watering. Check the soil, they like damp but not soggy. Don't water on a schedule, if it needs water the leaves will start curling to show it.
     
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    That would be my guess too !
     
  5. catay5

    catay5 New Seed

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    Thanks!

    I've moved it to the sunny side and the new green shoots are looking healthier. I was going to cut away the old ones but I'll leave them as they are getting new shoots!
     
  6. svejorange

    svejorange New Seed

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    I had the same problem. Thank you for the solution.
     

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