QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsFeedingBamboo 0 Vote Up Vote Down seamus fleming asked 9 years ago Bamboo trouble. I bought two pots of bamboo at Woodley, it seems to be fading fast. I water it and fertilise it. Leaves turning brown… is it that I need bigger pots . 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Stop feeding. Do not re-pot as yet. Water regularly to keep it moist and place in a sheltered place with some sunshine.