How to plant a Lucky Bamboo and the care it needs
Lucky bamboo is one of the favorite plants to decorate the home, as it looks great in bedrooms, bathrooms and offices.
In addition, if the bamboo has the necessary care, it is very resistant and easily adapts to any environment.
Here ‘s how to grow and keep your lucky bamboo healthy, either in water or on land.
IN WATER
You need:
Bamboo sticks (1–3)
glass container
Water balls or river pebbles
Water
Procedure:
- Place the water balls or river pebbles in the container.
- Arrange the bamboo sticks right in the center, so that it is in an upright position.
- If you use river stones, add water up to half the container. If you use water pellets, you will need to change them when they start to dry out.
ON LAND
You need:
Bamboo sticks (5–6)
Flower pot
organic black earth
Water
Procedure:
- Put soil up to the middle of the pot and make a small hole in the center to place the bamboo sticks. Make sure these are in an upright position.
- Fill it with soil and water it, preventing it from getting muddy.
- You will need to water 2-3 times a week. Check that the soil is not dry to prevent the bamboo from turning yellow.
How to prevent it from turning yellow
Avoid treated water, as chlorine can discolor and shrivel it.
Don’t use cold or ice water either. Water it with room temperature and purified water.
If you have it in water, change it every 15 days to avoid stagnation.
If it’s on land, place some rocks on it to protect the ground.
Mist the leaves every 3 days for a healthy appearance.
If it is yellow from the trunk, cut the bamboo from the end that is green. Later, melt wax from a candle and cover with it the edge that you cut so that the plant does not rot anymore ; place it in a container with water and wait for it to recover its color.
