A Detailed Guide to Fertilizing Lucky Bamboo: What Fertilizer Is Best

1. Fertilizing Time

When fertilizing lucky bamboo, the first thing is base fertilizer, which is for soil-cultured plants. In addition, there is topdressing during the growing period, which applies to both water-cultured lucky bamboo and soil-cultured lucky bamboo. Specifically, it is during the period from spring to autumn.

2. Fertilizer Types

The base fertilizer used in soil culture is mainly some solid substances, such as bone meal and others that contain relatively more nutrients. The types of fertilizer used for topdressing are related to the cultivation method. For soil culture, some compound fertilizers are used, while for water culture, some nutrient solutions are used.

3. Fertilizing Methods

1. The operation method for base fertilizer is relatively simple: just add it directly to the soil and mix it evenly. When topdressing, for soil culture it can be diluted and then applied to the surface of the substrate, while for water culture a few drops can be directly dripped into the water. No matter which cultivation method is used, the amount must not be too much.

2. It is better to control the fertilizing interval at about 20-30 days, not too frequently.

3. Furthermore, since lucky bamboo is a foliage plant, the condition of its leaves is very important. Usually, some foliar fertilizer can be used appropriately and applied to the surface of the leaves.

4. Precautions

In winter, lucky bamboo may enter a dormant period. At this time, there is no need to fertilize, otherwise it will cause fertilizer damage.