Heavenly Bamboo Plant
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) is a shrub that grows 4-8 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, low to medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-8 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
5-30°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Loam, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-50 years
Health Benefits
Decorative shrub, air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Not commonly used in medicinal applications due to potential toxicity in berries.
· Some traditional uses include antimicrobial applications, but caution is advised.