Lucky Bamboo is an easy-to-maintain household plant that likes indirect sunlight. Lucky Bamboo is actually not bamboo. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and is a tropical plant originating from Africa. It is also called Dragon Tree Sin. Lucky bamboo has the metaphorical meaning of bringing luck to its owner. Follow these steps to keep your lucky bamboo growing healthy and strong!
How to choose lucky bamboo is part of a series of tutorials on planting lucky bamboo. The tutorial also includes selection, growth promotion, and maintenance. Follow this article from the production department on how to choose lucky bamboo. Steps to plant lucky bamboo.
How to choose lucky bamboo
1Purchase the rich green bamboo. Yellowing or browning of leaves is a sign of unhealthy growth. It indicates that it may have come from Taiwan and been transported over a long distance. - Professional gardeners will bend the stems of Lucky Bamboo into delicate shapes. The more elaborate the shape, the higher the price, some of which can reach several thousand yuan.
- Lucky bamboo can grow up to 1 meter high in flower pots and up to 1.5 meters when planted outdoors on the ground.
2Choose hydroponics or soil cultivation. Hydroculture (adding some stones) is simpler and cleaner, but soil cultivation is also possible. Choose as per your preference and available pots or vases. - If you choose hydroponics, you need to use enough stones at the bottom to fix the lucky bamboo. Add at least 3-8 cm of water.
- If you choose soil planting, it is best to use potting soil with good drainage and rich nutrition. The soil should be moist, but not too wet. Use organic fertilizers when needed, as the phosphorus contained in chemical fertilizers is not beneficial to Lucky Bamboo. You can also put a few pebbles at the bottom of the pot to help it drain.
3Choose the right container. Lucky bamboo should be planted in a tall glass vase Or in ceramic vases, shallow bowls cannot be used. If you choose hydroponics and decorate it with beautiful stones, you can choose a transparent vase. If you plant in soil, use common clay flower pots. - The planting container should be high enough to make it stable. At least 30 cm high.
- Soil planting requires filling most of the pot with soil with good drainage.
4Choose the right planting spot. Lucky bamboo is best planted in dappled sunlight, like the kind that shines through trees Shade of sunlight. Direct sunlight will scorch the leaves. Stay away from air conditioners and exhaust fans. The suitable temperature is 18-32 degrees Celsius. - If you want to change the curve of Lucky Bamboo, choose a box with three sides for planting (cut Drop the side of the box). Lucky bamboo will bend towards the sun. Change the sun-facing side, and the curvature will change accordingly.
Materials that may be used
- Tall vase or pot
- Pebbles
- Water
- Soil
- Organic fertilizer (preferably special )
DIY Tips
- Special fertilizers are available where Lucky Bamboo is sold. Adding a few drops of fertilizer when changing the water can promote the healthy growth of lucky bamboo.
- It is best to use spring water, rainwater or filtered water. Fluoride and chlorine in tap water can cause leaves to turn yellow.
- If algae grows in the vase, simply change the water. Algae grows because of light, which is normal.
Notes
- Don’t place lucky bamboo on window edges or in direct sunlight. Otherwise the leaves will turn yellow or even brown.
- Keep away from children and pets, as lucky bamboo leaves can be poisonous if accidentally swallowed.
- Try not to store lucky bamboo in temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Lucky bamboo is a tropical plant that needs a warm environment.
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