Some bamboos will only be really comfortable in our interiors if they find a favorable environment. It is not always easy to keep them happy!
Some not very hardy bamboos are offered as indoor plants, it is mainly Bambusa ventricosa and Bambusa multiplex, as well as its varieties ‘Alphonse Karr’ and ‘Golden Goddess’.
Grown in pots, they measure 1 to 3 m in height. Let’s be frank, they cannot long withstand the conditions generally encountered in our interiors in winter, namely hot, dry air, as well as low light.
To keep them for several years, in an apartment or more easily on a veranda, they must benefit from strong light all year round. A complimentary supply with lighting adapted to the plants is possible, but not always very aesthetic, especially for large pots. The ambient air must be sufficiently humid, with at least 70% hygrometry. Since daily sprays are unlikely, an electric humidifier can raise the necessary rate. Also, place several bamboos side by side and place the pots on saucers containing clay balls. Always maintain 2 to 3 cm of water in order to humidify the air by evaporation.
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