{"id":2101,"date":"2020-11-17T14:41:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T14:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2020-11-18T15:48:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T15:48:21","slug":"how-to-revive-bamboo-leaves-turning-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/how-to-revive-bamboo-leaves-turning-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Revive Bamboo Leaves Turning Yellow?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although bamboo<\/a> is a relatively hardy plant, it can suffer damage and disease as much as the next plant. When a plant\u2019s leaves turn yellow, there is always a reason behind it, whether that reason is a specific plant illness or a nutrient deficiency. But how to revive bamboo leaves turning yellow? Let\u2019s look at whether this can be done, and the best ways to do so.<\/p>\n

Why do bamboo leaves turn yellow?<\/h2>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

There are a few reasons for the yellowing of bamboo leaves, and luckily most of these can be remedied.<\/p>\n

1. Sunlight<\/h3>\n

Too much sunlight<\/strong> can be a cause of yellowing leaves. If your bamboo is growing in a pot, you can simply move it so that it is not in direct sunlight. If it is growing in the ground then it will be harder to reduce its sunlight, but you can rig up a shade or grow a tall plant beside it to reduce the amount of light.<\/p>\n

2. Fluorinated water<\/h3>\n

Water that is heavily fluorinated<\/b>\u00a0can cause yellowing of bamboo leaves. You will need to water them with filtered water or rain water, and also remember to not water the plants from the top – just water the soil around them, with a watering can or hose pipe.<\/p>\n

3. Age and natural decay<\/h3>\n

Age and natural decay<\/strong> can also cause leaf yellowing. If you notice a few yellow leaves then just trim them off so that they can be replaced with new growth. It is important to remove the old, dead leaves so that they don\u2019t spread decay to any other parts of the plant.<\/p>\n

4. Wrong position<\/h3>\n

A plant that is in the wrong position <\/strong>can also turn yellow and unsightly. Bamboo cannot thrive in heavy winds and driving rain, so make sure it lives in a position that is safe from the wind and the weather.<\/p>\n

5. Excess of nutrients<\/h3>\n

Although you want to do the best for your bamboo, it is possible that it is getting an excess of nutrients<\/strong>. Too much good compost can actually have a detrimental effect on bamboo, so you really only need to add compost once a year.<\/p>\n

6. Lack of nutrients<\/h3>\n

That being said, a lack of nutrients <\/strong>can also cause leaf yellowing. Make sure you give your bamboo patch a yearly application of well rotted compost or fertiliser, to ensure that the soil can support new growth.<\/p>\n

This video explains why bamboo leaves turn yellow and how to fix it:<\/p>\n