New canes emerge green and turn ebony black within two years with sunlight exposure. Black bamboo does not tolerate wind and the foliage has been damaged at temperatures below 10° Fahrenheit. If a dry wind is present, plant in a protected area.

What makes bamboo black?

Sooty mold – Sooty mold is caused by small, sucking insects such as mealybugs, aphids and scale insects. As these insects feed, they excrete a sticky substance called honeydew. The honeydew quickly becomes infested with the sooty mold fungus, causing unsightly black spots.

Does bamboo turn black?

The key to keeping a lucky bamboo from rotting is to provide enough water, but not too much. All the plant's roots should be below the lip of the glass container and in water. ... Likewise, if the roots outgrow the glass and you don't prune them, the roots are likely to turn gray or black and rot.