Garden Bamboo's

[Jondel]

I have a black stemed bamboo in a large pot, but would like to put it in the ground,
can anyone tell me if the roots would be intrusive,

I would be grateful for any advice on all Bamboo plants,
Thanks

[Thunderbird+]

Hi Jondel,
Most bamboo's Do have invasive roots and can form thickets,which can be a problem if you dont have much space, what you can do however is plunge a large pot (black plastic will do) into the ground to make it look as though it's planted straight into the open ground while constricting and controlling the roots. apart from that method, you can buy a plastic root-barrier or sink tiles oe such-like into the ground and cover any edges still showing with some mulch. Good luck Tbird+

[heathfield]

Bamboo? Invasive? You're not kidding! Follow TBird's advice about a pot. Bamboo can become murder to remove

[Jondel]

Hi

Thanks for your answer's,
I certainly wont put them into the ground without being in a pot, the only thing is it dont seem to grow very much in the pot at the moment.
thanks again

[Jondel]

Can you tell me why my bamboo dont seem to be growing , it is in a large pot,and it have been in for about a year,
I would be pleased to know if any of you out there can tell me ,
Come on all you garden buffs, I need your help.