How to care for your new bamboo As a general rule of thumb, the larger bamboos are planted in full sun. Most of the hardy mountain bamboos and Sasas are happiest when protected from the hottest part of the day.
Most variegated varieties are more brilliant when planted in partial shade.
Water your newly planted bamboo frequently in mild weather, usually twice a week will suffice. In hotter weather, watering every day may be necessary. Yellowing of leaves may indicate over watering. If leaves curl, this is an indication of either not enough water or to much leaf to rhizome ratio. If leaves curl during the day but relax at night, remove some of the lower branches.