How to Grow Lucky Bamboo So It Thrives? Master These Care Methods

Lucky bamboo is also called wan shou zhu (longevity bamboo), kai yun zhu (fortune bamboo) and so on. It has extremely high ornamental value and symbolizes “blooming flowers bring wealth, bamboo brings peace”, making it deeply loved by the public. So, how do you grow lucky bamboo so it thrives even more? Let's learn about it together!

1. The growth habits of lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo likes shade, humidity and high temperatures, tolerates waterlogging, has strong fertilizer tolerance and strong cold resistance, and prefers a semi-shaded environment. It is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil or semi-muddy sand and alluvial clay. It likes warmth, with a suitable temperature of 18-24 degrees. It can grow all year round, but below 13 degrees the plant goes dormant and stops growing. When the temperature is too low, because the roots cannot absorb enough water, yellow-brown spots will appear on the leaf tips and leaf edges. The minimum wintering temperature must be above 10 degrees. Lucky bamboo is not strict about light and is suitable for growing in bright, scattered light. Too strong light or exposure to the sun can cause leaves to turn yellow, lose green color, and grow slowly.

2. How do you grow it so it thrives even more?

1. Temperature requirements

No matter which kind of lucky bamboo it is, the temperature requirements are about the same. Lucky bamboo has strong vitality, and the most suitable growing temperature is 20 degrees. In winter, it can grow safely as long as the temperature is not below 0 degrees. In the hot summer, when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, growth slows down. In hot weather, remember to spray water in time to cool it down.

2. Light conditions

Many friends who buy lucky bamboo have a question: does lucky bamboo need sunlight at all? In fact, lucky bamboo is a shade-loving plant and does not need much sunlight. A semi-shaded spot is the ideal growing environment. Friends who have lucky bamboo at home can place it indoors, and occasional exposure to a little sunlight is enough. There is no need to specially move it to a sunny spot to bask in the sun. A cool, shaded environment can promote the growth of lucky bamboo.

3. Fertilization methods

Lucky bamboo likes fertilizer but does not tolerate raw fertilizer. Decomposed organic fertilizer or nutrient solution should be used. But even if lucky bamboo is not fertilized, it can still grow very well. The interval between fertilizations can be long or short; fertilizing once every 2-3 months is enough. During this period, fertilization can be appropriately increased according to the growth of the lucky bamboo.

4. Water quality requirements

Lucky bamboo is mostly grown in bottles, and its main source of nutrients is clean water, so water quality is very important. Tap water should be left to sit for 24 hours before use, so that the chlorine in the water does not affect the growth of lucky bamboo roots. In addition, change the water frequently: once a week in summer, and wash the bottle walls; once every half month in other seasons. When the water evaporates and decreases, add water in time.

5. Growing lucky bamboo in soil

Generally, home-grown lucky bamboo is kept in water, but it can also be grown in soil. Choose a flower pot with a diameter of 12-24 cm; the material is best ceramic or porcelain. For the soil, generally use garden soil + leaf mold soil mixed at a ratio of 5:5. The biggest difference between soil culture and water culture is the growing medium; the other requirements for light, temperature and water are basically the same.

The above is the editor's answer on how to grow lucky bamboo so it thrives even more. I hope it can help you!