How do you grow lucky bamboo so it takes root, and how many stalks should you keep at home for the best luck?

People living in cities today, with no land to plant flowers and grass, use all kinds of pots and vases to grow all sorts of green plants, some in water and some in soil. There is one called lucky bamboo that can be grown either way.So how do you grow lucky bamboo so it takes root? How many stalks placed at home are the luckiest?

1. How do you grow lucky bamboo so it takes root?

Lucky bamboo is a plant native to the Canary Islands and subtropical regions, and home growers choose both water culture and soil culture. It also has many other names, such as Wanshou bamboo, fortune bamboo, and lucky pagoda, and is an elegant green plant with a bamboo charm.

1. The method for growing lucky bamboo in water so it takes root is as follows:

(1) Before putting the lucky bamboo you bought into a vase, first cut it at an angle with scissors to increase its absorption area. (The water in the vase can be rainwater; if it is tap water, it still needs to sit for one or two days.)

(2) After putting the lucky bamboo into the vase (the water inside does not need to be too deep, just enough to cover its roots), put in a few small iron pieces, iron nails or similar iron items, as this can quickly promote rooting in lucky bamboo.

(3) During this process, place the lucky bamboo in a spot with plenty of light, and it is not recommended to change the water but instead add just a little water each time. If you want the lucky bamboo to root quickly, you can also put in one vitamin B2 tablet.

2. The method for growing lucky bamboo in soil so it takes root is as follows:

(1) Soil-grown lucky bamboo is different from water-grown, and the choice of container is especially important. Generally, to grow a good pot of lucky bamboo, it is best to choose an earthenware pot.

(2) Lucky bamboo grows well in sandy soil and clay soil with good drainage; you can dig some up in a vegetable garden, or buy some specially online.

(3) Keep the soil in the lucky bamboo pot moist, and never let the soil dry out completely, otherwise the leaves of the lucky bamboo can easily turn yellow.

(4) You can change the soil for lucky bamboo once every one or two years in spring, and water it once every two or three days. Lucky bamboo should have light but not be exposed to strong sun; during severe cold in winter and high heat in summer, it is best to keep it indoors to avoid causing the death of the lucky bamboo.

2. How many stalks of lucky bamboo placed at home are the luckiest?

1. Placing one stalk of lucky bamboo: since ancient times, one has the meaning of beginning, and one stalk also carries the meaning of unfolding a grand plan, so choose one shapely and large lucky bamboo to keep at home.

2. Placing four stalks of lucky bamboo: if you feel one stalk is too few, you can choose to keep four, which besides attracting wealth can also better purify indoor air.

3. Placing five stalks of lucky bamboo: five stalks of lucky bamboo represent earth in the five elements, and lucky bamboo grows even better with earth, and it can also bring good fortune.

4. Placing nine stalks of lucky bamboo: “nine” was considered a mysterious number in ancient China, and nine is the greatest, as in ancient times the Son of Heaven was called “the most honorable of the nine and five.” In addition, nine also carries the meaning of “long-lasting,” representing enduring and everlasting, so its symbolism is also excellent.

3. What are the taboos and favorable positions for placing lucky bamboo?

1. A taboo placement for lucky bamboo, the wealth position: in feng shui it is said that although lucky bamboo has the word “wealth” in its name, it actually should not be placed at the home's wealth position, because its leaves are relatively small and it is not very easy to gather wealth. (The wealth position is generally at the diagonal position from the living room entrance.)

2. A taboo placement for lucky bamboo, the main entrance: lucky bamboo cannot be placed at the main entrance, as this will let the home's wealth run out.

3. A taboo placement for lucky bamboo, the toilet: lucky bamboo cannot be placed near the home's toilet, because the toilet has heavier yin energy and can easily attract bad things.

4. A taboo placement for lucky bamboo, next to metal objects: placing lucky bamboo beside metal objects will bring bad luck.

5. A favorable placement for lucky bamboo, the Wenchang position: a strong Wenchang position helps both studies and career.

6. A favorable placement for lucky bamboo, the refrigerator and the desk: placing it by the kitchen refrigerator can ease part of the negative energy, while placing it on the desk can purify the air and soothe the mood at the same time.

4. What should you do if the leaves of lucky bamboo turn yellow?

1. If the leaves of water-grown lucky bamboo at home turn yellow, you can:

(1) Crush half an aspirin or one vitamin C tablet (vitamin B12 also works), then put it in water, stir evenly, and pour it into the vase.

(2) Throw a rusty iron piece or iron nail into the vase of water-grown lucky bamboo.

2. If the leaves of soil-grown lucky bamboo turn yellow, you can:

(1) If the yellowing is caused by strong sun exposure, move the lucky bamboo to a cool, ventilated place.

(2) If the leaves turn yellow due to insufficient light, move it to a place with plenty of light.

(3) If the yellowing of the leaves is caused by too much fertilizer, stop fertilizing and rinse away some of the excess fertilizer with water; if the yellowing is caused by too little fertilizer, apply more fertilizer, and just make sure the amount each time is not too large.