How to Replant Bamboo Plants
Bamboo is a is a great landscaping tool for providing shade and creating a natural barrier between properties. Unfortunately, it is an invasive plant and spreads rapidly. Instead of rooting it out and throwing away the expensive plant, why not replant it? Because bamboo is such a hardy plant, there is a good chance that it will survive a replanting. According to Isabel Moritz of Double Green Landscapes in Marina Del Rey, California, replanting bamboo is a bit of a chore, but completely doable. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Screen your transplanted bamboo from direct sun until it is rooted and thriving.The bamboo will be in a state of shock from replanting, and indirect sunlight is easier on transplanted bamboo.
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Dig up as much of the original root system as possible. You might have to dig deep to loosen the bamboo, as it has a strong root system. There are actually two types of bamboo root systems: runners and clumpers. Runners are usually found in more moderate climates. These spread rapidly and are more difficult to transplant. Remove as much of the root system as possible for best transplanting results. Clumpers are less invasive, grow better in tropical climates and spread well if pruning is left to a minimum. If you're having difficulty removing either root system, soak the ground surrounding the root and dig around it with a shovel. Eventually, with a little muscle, the plant will come loose.
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Dig a hole that is twice as big as the root system. Plant the bamboo in wet, fertilized soil. Be sure to keep the ground wet for about two weeks, watering two to three times a day. If this is not possible, soak the ground thoroughly in the early morning or evening so the water does not evaporate. The roots will need the moist soil to help them take root and survive the shock of replanting.
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