Lucky bamboo has a well-earned reputation as being nearly indestructible. But, there are certain growing conditions your lucky bamboo needs to be healthy, such as proper light, water, potting media, fertilizer, and temperature. Beyond that though, there is little you can do to truly kill off a lucky bamboo plant, which is great news for novice plant owners or forgetful waterers. If you're feeling ambitious, you can attempt to create the shapes yourself, but it takes a lot of time and patience.
When it comes to light, lucky bamboo prefers bright, filtered sunlight , such as what is found under a rainforest canopy. Avoid direct sunlight as it will scorch the leaves. They are more tolerant of too little light than too much. If the plant begins to stretch, however, or the green fades, provide more light.
Lucky bamboo can be grown in well-drained, rich potting soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not soaking. Additionally, it can thrive well when housed in pebbles or simply a vase filled with water, as long as it has at least an inch of standing water at all times. Lucky bamboo is very sensitive to chlorine and other chemicals commonly found in tap water.
Because of this, it's a good idea to water your lucky bamboo only with bottled or distilled water, or tap water that has been left out for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. Healthy lucky bamboo roots are red, so don't be alarmed if you can see red roots floating in a glass vase. If growing in a water vase, change the water weekly to avoid any diseases and odors.
As you may expect, lucky bamboo plants prefer warmer temperatures, ranging between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid placing your plant anywhere near a draft hot or cold , in front of an air conditioner, heating vent, or by a drafty window. Average humidity is fine for your lucky bamboo plant, so don't stress about increasing the levels in your home. A single drop of liquid fertilizer each month is plenty for most lucky bamboo arrangements, and plants grown in water will only need to be fed every other month or so, using a very weak liquid fertilizer.
Alternatively, specialty lucky bamboo fertilizers are available. Despite its complex appearance, lucky bamboo is not pruned and shaped in the same way as bonsai, with plant wire and judicious trimming. Pruning is an important part of keeping your lucky bamboo healthy. Over time, most plants will become top-heavy, or intricate shapes will begin to lose their form but trimming helps keep that under control. In general, it's not a good idea to cut the main stalk of lucky bamboo.
Instead, cut the offshoots using sterile snippers. You can trim them back to within an inch or two of the main stem. New shoots will soon emerge, and the resulting plant will be bushier. To discourage new growth, dip the cut end in paraffin. In short, avoid buying any funny-smelling lucky bamboo plants! Lucky Bamboo is fast growing plant. Consider the species of Lucky Bamboo you have before buying a container. Some Lucky Bamboo species are runners. In other words, they extend their shoots and grow in any direction.
Whereas other species re climbers, which grow upwards steadily. Choose a container with twice the diameter of the Lucky Bamboo root ball. If the soil is well drained, Lucky Bamboo shows impressive growth.
Use a container with holes for proper drainage and to avoid waterlogging. Excessive water kills Lucky Bamboo, like all other indoor plants. Another major step in caring for Lucky Bamboo plant is repotting. When Lucky Bamboo plants outgrow their container, cut the extra roots and replace the soil with a new potting mix in a new container. Get a bigger pot to house your beautiful, rapidly-growing Lucky Bamboo plant and continue the watering and fertilizing practices accordingly.
Fertilizers suitable for grasses will work well for the Lucky Bamboo plants. However, the best fertilizer for Lucky Bamboo is organic manure or compost.
Water the plant after applying the fertilizer. It will ensure that the fertilizer seeps down into the soil and nourishes the plant roots.
If you are using a synthetic fertilizer, a fertilizer with high nitrogen content will be suitable for quick and vigorous growth of Lucky Bamboo plant. The best time to apply fertilizer to these plants is mid-to-late spring, the peak shooting season for the Lucky Bamboo. Chemical fertilizers are absorbed more readily than the organic ones, but they are not recommended. Lucky Bamboos can survive neglect for brief time period.
Generally, they are water-loving plants and thrive best under ample water conditions. However, potted Lucky Bamboo should not be overwatered as it can lead to water logging. The outdoor varieties of Lucky Bamboo also retain water and do not need to be watered daily. How to Grow Lucky Bamboo. By Robin Sweetser. January 28, About This Blog.
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