A Detailed Guide to Growing Lucky Bamboo in Water

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) can be said to be a top player among foliage plants; whether in popularity or in the number grown, it ranks among the foremost foliage plants, because its symbolism of bringing wealth makes it deeply loved by growers. In offices or on computer desks we can often see lucky bamboo, and it can also purify the air. Besides growing it in soil, we can also grow it in water, so how do you grow lucky bamboo in water? Below, Shuaishuai will tell everyone how to grow lucky bamboo in water!

1. Bottling

If this bottling step is done well, growing it will go more smoothly and the bamboo you grow will be more beautiful. For the glass bottle, it is best to choose a light-transmitting, opaque porcelain bottle, so that we can see the situation inside the bottle, and it will not reduce the ornamental value; instead, it looks even more noble and elegant.

2. Temperature

If growing it indoors, we need to set the temperature between 16°C and 26°C, so that the plant can grow normally and healthily. In winter, when the temperature is low, it should be moved back indoors and measures for keeping warm and preventing cold should be taken, because since it is grown in water, it is afraid that too low a temperature will cause the water to freeze and freeze the plant to death.

3. Light

Except in winter, when it needs to be moved back indoors for growing, at other times a certain amount of light is needed to ensure its healthy growth. If it lacks photosynthesis, the leaves will wither and curl, which will reduce its ornamental value. Normally it does not need a lot of sunlight, as long as it is not placed in a very dark place or a place without ventilation.

4. Water

Growing lucky bamboo in water has very high requirements for water quality. The first type is purified water, and the other is tap water that has been left standing. Because purified water is pure water mixed with no substances, this reduces the chance of lucky bamboo being attacked by pathogens, but growing it in purified water has a certain cost, so it is not very recommended, unless you are a wealthy boss, haha. As for tap water, it should be prepared in advance and left to stand for a day until the chemical substances in it have evaporated, and then it can be used.

5. Fertilizing

Water culture also requires fertilizing. Fertilizer can provide the nutrients needed for the growth of lucky bamboo and support its normal development, but the frequency of fertilizing does not need to be too high; once a month is enough, or a special nutrient solution can be used instead.

The above is the method for growing lucky bamboo in water. When growing it, we can put a few staples into the bottle, which can provide some iron elements and help it grow faster. Although the amount of iron elements this way is not much, only a little, it can still play a role. Have you all learned it?