3 reasons Why Cheap Bamboo Plants under $50 will Struggle in Melbourne

In Melbourne, Australia, the cheap bamboo plants may struggle to thrive. Melbourne’s climate can be harsh, with hot summers and cool winters, which can put stress on the plants.
It is recommended to invest in higher quality, well-established bamboo plants that have been grown specifically for the Melbourne climate, to ensure the best chance of success in the garden. Here are three reasons why cheap bamboo pants under $50 struggle in Melbourne:

1. Melbourne erratic climate make it difficult for tropical plants to establish.

Bamboo ‘Gracilis’ is a tropical plant. Planting a juvenile (small – under $50) bamboo plant in a NON-tropical climate will suffer frost and dry summer and some serious strong winds during season change. Hence, they are at high risj of failing

Bamboo ‘Gracilis’ is fussy and super fragile when young. To ensure that their roots are fully established, here at thelittlebigbamboo we keep our bamboo 3X longer to experience the real Melbourne climate outside a greenhouse envrionement.

At thelittlebigbamboo, we provide you with a 14-day guarantee and an EXTRA 90-day guarantee (30cm only) to give you that peace of mind and confidence with your bamboo journey.