Most Bamboos prefer a lot of sunshine and water although it does not like to sit in water. The soil should be well draining and airy. It likes anything organic so you can mix in compost or some grass clippings. I like to mix half in half of soil and mulch with some organic materials cut up fine. Dig the hole for your plant about twice the size that is needed and then add mulch and compost before you add your plant. I like to put a layer of rocks in the bottom of the hole before adding the plant to ensure its feet are not standing in water. The leaves will probably curl up when you transplant but this is temporary and they will come back anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days. Give your new plant a good drink once or twice a day for 4 or 5 days to help it adjust to its new home.
Depending on the species, Bamboo will send off runners (unless it is the clumping type) once or twice a year. The Aureosulcatas will shoot twice, once early spring and again in August. The runners are very close to the surface, 6 inches down at the most, and you can usually see them taking off. If it is going where it is not wanted, simply find the end and lift the runner out of the ground and redirect it where you want it. This will keep your plant where you want it and help it to fill out. New shoots will come up from this runner. After you have redirected a runner be sure to keep it watered for a few days to help the roots adjust.
If in the spring you think your plant has some winter kill, do not cut it off. Most times the culms will green up again and what you thought was dead will come back. If by the end of June there is no sign of life on a culm you can cut it off. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me or email me
