What are the precautions for growing lucky bamboo in water?

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a plant with extremely high ornamental value. Its stems are slender and its leaves are lush green, making it a rare household ornamental plant. It can be grown in soil or in water, and the water-growing method is relatively simple - all you need is a container such as a vase or a glass cup. However, there are still some issues to pay attention to when growing it in water. Let's take a look together below.

1. Pay attention to changing the water

Growing lucky bamboo in water is relatively simple, but you must not be careless. Many people fail to change the water for their lucky bamboo for a long time precisely because of this. Before lucky bamboo develops roots, it does not need its water changed, otherwise it will be difficult for it to take root. But after it has rooted, you must be sure to change the water once a month, so that it has fresh nutrients to survive on and will not develop the problem of blackened roots. In addition, when growing it in water, it is best to use mineral water, as the minerals in mineral water are very helpful for the growth of lucky bamboo. If you use tap water, let it sit for a night before using it.

2. Light and temperature must be moderate

Light and temperature are the most critical points in growing lucky bamboo. In summer, temperatures reach over 30 degrees, while in winter they drop to just a few degrees, so how should you grow it? Lucky bamboo grows best in an environment of 15-25 degrees, so in summer you should take cooling measures to ensure its smooth growth. You can move it indoors, as well as change the water and spray water mist to increase air humidity. In winter, you can appropriately add some warm water to the container to keep it warm. It is not advisable to place it by a window or on a balcony, to avoid frost damage. Lucky bamboo will develop yellow leaves when there is insufficient light or excessive light, so you should maintain appropriate lighting.

3. Fertilizing

Lucky bamboo grown in water generally develops yellowing leaves after a few months of cultivation, and the new shoots are also relatively thin and weak. This is because although mineral water contains nutrients, it cannot meet its growth needs over the long term. After a while, it will suffer from insufficient nutrition and develop yellow leaves. So you can add a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer or nutrient solution to the container. However, too much fertilizer can also cause leggy growth or damage the original plant shape, so fertilizing must be controlled - generally once a month, and it should not be too concentrated, to avoid leggy growth or fertilizer damage, both of which are harmful to its growth.

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