Dividing Indoor Bamboo (Indocalamus tessellatus) Successfully

Mora wanted to divide a thriving, 3-foot indoor bamboo with 5 culms growing under artificial light into two plants for her office.

Simple Division Method

1. Use a sharp, sturdy, long knife.
2. Slice straight down through the center of the rootball, top to bottom.
3. Don't worry about severing roots/rhizomes – bamboo is tough.
4. Plant each half in a pot just large enough to hold it.
5. Fill gaps with fresh potting mix.

Both divisions should establish quickly. Bamboo tolerates root disturbance well.