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Siting This is an important consideration; a sheltered spot with as
much wind protection as possible reduces the risk of excessive water loss, both
in summer and in winter. Although fully hardy in the ground, a bamboo in a
container can suffer from drought in winter. Its evergreen leaves can be
stripped of water by cold winds and its root system is unable to replace the
moisture from frozen compost. Insulating the pot with bubble wrap or covering
the plant with fleece in very cold weather may be necessary, or plants can be
moved into an unheated greenhouse. During mild spells in winter, it is important
to check the compost regularly as watering may be required.
The Fargesia nitida in a large terracotta pot, shown in the
near foreground of the photograph, has to be moved into a shadier position
during the heat of summer. In a hot and dry position it soon becomes distressed,
lateral leaf curl is the first sign.
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