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 care for 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 care for lucky bamboo. Illustrated tutorial on planting lucky bamboo.
How to care for lucky bamboo
1Use filtered or bottled water to prevent the top from scorching. Top scorch can cause the entire plant to die. It is usually caused by elements such as fluorine and chlorine in the water. It is not feasible to use tap water directly. If you want your lucky bamboo to grow healthily, you should use bottled water. - Once top scorch occurs, it is difficult to solve. Even if the water is changed, some chemical elements are still retained in the plants. You can only wait for it to evaporate slowly.
2Trim. Most plants over time will overgrow their tops. So pruning is important to keep your plants healthy. Do not prune the main stem, only trim the side branches. Use special pruners. - Trim within 2.5-5cm of the bottom. New branches will grow later and the lucky bamboo will grow healthier.
3Focus on leaf color. The problem of dry leaves has been discussed above. The leaves turn yellow because of too much light or fertilizer. The leaves turn brown due to lack of water, so you need to spray it with some water. - If the leaves begin to rot, it is hopeless. Healthy branches should be cut off in time, and the water should be changed and replanted.
4Prune heavily if necessary. If the lucky bamboo is dying or you don't like its shape, you can prune it back significantly. Don't throw away healthy cuttings as they can be grown into new plants. Move the new branches growing from the bottom into a flower pot to turn into a new pot of lucky bamboo. - Put off the dead parts of the lucky bamboo before it dies and transplant healthy branches. As long as it is treated promptly, it can still grow again.
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.
Planting Lucky Bamboo
How to choose lucky bamboo and see the steps for planting lucky bamboo
How to promote the growth of Lucky Bamboo and teach you how to plant Lucky Bamboo
