How to grow lucky bamboo? Water propagation methods and care tips

Hydroponic plants not only beautify the environment but also play an important role in regulating air humidity. Below, let us take a detailed look at how to grow lucky bamboo and the care tips for lucky bamboo in water.

How to grow lucky bamboo:

1. For lucky bamboo bought with roots, first cut off the roots, then place it in a ventilated spot for three to five hours to let the cut surface dry and heal, so that bacteria will not enter the root area and cause rot;

2. Put the air-dried lucky bamboo into a vase filled with prepared water for water culture. During the first few days before new roots grow, change the water frequently and clean the root area thoroughly. Once new roots have grown, there is no need to change the water anymore; just make sure the water in the vase can cover the root area. Do not use too much water, otherwise the roots will not get oxygen.

If lucky bamboo is not managed well, it is prone to physiological disorders such as leaf fading, loss of gloss and root rot. Lucky bamboo likes scattered light and fears direct strong light. If it is placed under blazing sun during care, the leaves will at best fade, become dull and lack gloss; at worst they will be scorched or become burnt and withered. If it is grown indoors in too dark a place for a long time, the plant is prone to leggy growth, will also lack gloss, and the leaf color will fade and the stripes will disappear, greatly reducing its ornamental effect. Therefore, in daily care it is best to place it near an east- or north-facing wall opening with bright scattered light, so that the light is both bright and indirect, which is more favorable for its growth.

In water culture, besides controlling light and fertilization, mastering temperature conditions is also key to growing lucky bamboo well. Lucky bamboo likes warmth and fears cold. If it is exposed to cold wind in winter, its leaves will turn yellow from the cold. After cold damage, if the stem is still green, it means it still has vitality, and after the temperature rises and warms up the following year, it can still sprout new leaves again. At this time, it is best to cut off the stem and insert it into a bottle again for water culture.

Lucky bamboo sometimes shows soft, drooping and shrunken leaves. This phenomenon is mostly caused by transplanting. For example, the roots of lucky bamboo grown in water are delicate and slender; if water-cultured lucky bamboo is transferred to soil for cultivation and watering is insufficient at this time, the above phenomenon will occur. Therefore, be careful to water thoroughly, especially in the early stage of planting, to promote good root development.

The most suitable time for water culture in a bottle is from April to September each year, that is, during late spring, because the temperature is suitable and rooting and survival are easiest. At other times, if the temperature is above 15OC, it can also root, but it takes longer.

Cut the bottom of the root with a blade at a slant, do not use scissors, roast it over fire, then put it in water

Put a little crushed aspirin in the water. This can promote rooting. Do not put it under the sun; put it in a cool place. Mine has been growing for more than a year, and it is very bushy. I have not changed the water either. The leaves are broad and green.

If lucky bamboo in water is not managed well, it easily develops yellow leaves. The following issues should be noted during care:

1 During care, it should be placed in a bright, ventilated environment. Too little light easily makes the branches and leaves turn yellow.

2 Urban tap water should be left to stand for two days to reduce the chlorine content in the water and let impurities settle before it can be used for growing the plant.

3 Once it turns yellow, cut off a section from the base with a sharp knife, and cut the base into a slanted opening with a sharp knife. The cut should be smooth to facilitate the absorption of water and nutrients, then insert it again.

4 In summer, when temperatures are high, the oxygen content in the water is low and the water easily deteriorates. Reduce the concentration of the solution and change the water frequently. Do not move the position or change the direction within 10 days. After about 15 days, silvery-white fibrous roots can grow.

5 After rooting, change the water less often, and add water promptly only after water evaporation reduces the amount. Frequent water changes easily cause yellow leaves and withered branches.

6 After rooting, apply a small amount of compound fertilizer or nutrient solution in time, and the leaves will be glossy green and the stems sturdy. If no fertilizer is applied for a long time, the plant will grow weak and the leaf color will easily turn yellow. However, do not apply too much fertilizer, so as to avoid "burning the roots" or causing leggy growth. In spring and autumn, applying compound fertilizer once a month is enough.

7 Be careful not to place lucky bamboo next to a TV or in places often blown by an air conditioner or electric fan, so as to prevent the leaf tips and leaf edges from drying up. When the weather is dry, spray water appropriately on the leaf surface to keep the leaves spread out and the leaf color emerald green.

8 In water culture, besides controlling light and fertilization, mastering temperature conditions is also key to growing lucky bamboo well. Lucky bamboo likes warmth and fears cold. If it is exposed to cold wind in winter, its leaves will turn yellow from the cold. After cold damage, if the stem is still green, it means it still has vitality, and after the temperature rises and warms up the following year, it can still sprout new leaves again.

9 The most suitable time for bottle insertion in water culture

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