How much sunlight does my Sacred Bamboo need?

Sacred Bamboo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Sacred Bamboo toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Sacred Bamboo is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Sacred Bamboo?

Sacred Bamboo does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Sacred Bamboo?

Sacred Bamboo grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Sacred Bamboo?

Sacred Bamboo grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Sacred Bamboo be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Sacred Bamboo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Sacred Bamboo?

Sacred Bamboo can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Sacred Bamboo easy to care for?

Sacred Bamboo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Sacred Bamboo?

Sacred Bamboo prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Sacred Bamboo

Nandina domestica is an upright shrub with evergreen leaves that change to reddish-purple in fall. It spreads by suckers and is drought tolerant once established. Red leaf color and berries last into winter. When pruning, stagger lengths of canes, rather than pruning straight across.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nandina domestica

Genus

Nandina

Family

Berberidaceae

Order

Ranunculales

Also known as

Heavenly Bamboo and Nandina

How to care for Sacred Bamboo

Water

How often to water your Sacred Bamboo

Sacred Bamboo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.