Shield bamboo from chilly, drying winds. If growing in a container, use a loam-based potting mix and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly throughout the growing season. Come spring, prune out feeble, dead, or damaged stems, and thin to showcase the best stems. Remove any flowering shoots to deter further formation. In smaller gardens surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant's spread. If potted up, it is important that this plant is watered regularly.