What are the key points for growing lucky bamboo? Read this article to find out
Lucky bamboo is a fairly common ornamental plant. It can purify the air, beautify the home environment, and change its shape. Below, the editor introduces the key points for growing lucky bamboo. I hope everyone likes it.
Key points for lucky bamboo care
1. Water: In summer, changing the water is better than in winter. Clean water, oily, dirty water and hard water can cause root rot.
2. Fertilizing: Lucky bamboo should not be given fertilizer; some nutrients can be added once a month.
3. Light: Lucky bamboo is a shade-loving plant. The light must not be too strong; preferably it should receive scattered sunlight. Do not place it next to a TV; a fan or air conditioner can blow on it, but do not let the leaves wither.
4. Temperature: Lucky bamboo grows between 20 and 35°C. Special attention must be paid in winter, as lucky bamboo is prone to frostbite, causing its leaves to turn yellow and wither, and it must not be placed outdoors.
Key points for controlling the top buds of lucky bamboo
The branches and leaves of lucky bamboo can easily grow endlessly and wildly. If not dealt with, it will affect the ornamental effect. The methods for limiting the leaves are:
1. Control watering. It should be placed at a low temperature and kept below 18°C. The water must be changed frequently to prevent root rot.
2. When pinching the top, when the top bud of each stem grows to 1 cm, the top is removed, that is, hold the bamboo tower with the left hand, and carefully pinch the two small leaves with the thumb and index finger of the right hand, and pull out the heart leaf with force. Be careful not to hurt the other leaf.
Benefits of growing lucky bamboo at home
Lucky bamboo is rich and elegant, a fine plant to look at
Lucky bamboo is suitable for small pots. It is usually placed in the living room, study, reception room, etc., or on a desk, coffee table and countertop. It is rich and magnificent, refined and elegant, and has good ornamental value. The stems of lucky bamboo have high plasticity, and people can freely bend or cut them together.
At present, the bonsai shapes of lucky bamboo on the market are diverse and very distinctive, and some also give off a strong artistic atmosphere.
Lucky bamboo has abundant and elegant leaves and can beautify the environment
Placing a pot of lucky bamboo at home will give people a fresh feeling and enrich a monotonous living room. Moreover, lucky bamboo has always been used to show the integrity of the festival, and lucky bamboo at home can show the host's taste, style and noble pursuits.
Lucky bamboo releases oxygen and purifies the air
Lucky bamboo is a green-leaf plant with the function of freshening the air. During the day, lucky bamboo will carry out photosynthesis, release oxygen, and purify indoor air to a certain extent. However, the ability of lucky bamboo to purify air is limited. Do not expect lucky bamboo to be your air purifier.
Lucky bamboo means good luck and can change people's fortune
Just hearing the name lucky bamboo is a joy; it represents a beautiful meaning. In feng shui, lucky bamboo is used to urge officials to teach their studies. If there is a student at home who wants to take an exam, it is best to place 4 lucky bamboos in the Wenchang position at home.