What should be done if the富贵竹 (富贵竹 is a type of plant, which translates to "rich bamboo" or "fortunate bamboo") grows into a bare stem? Tips on pruning and maintenance techniques for rich bamboo.
How to deal with the bare stem of a wealthy bambooToday's experience sharing: How to deal with the bare stem of a wealthy bamboo and related experience about pruning and maintenance techniques of flower planting related to wealthy bamboo, followed by a comprehensive introduction.The stem of the wealthy bamboo is straight and upright, with thin and long leaves that remain green all year round. It can be easily cultivated in water, looking vigorous. Keeping a bottle of wealthy bamboo at home not only beautifies the home environment but also symbolizes good fortune and wealth, making it highly favored by people.For wealthy bamboo that prefers a warm environment, the cold winter is a difficult season. Many people's wealthy bamboo show signs of yellowing and falling leaves in winter, and some even lose all their leaves, becoming a "bare stem."Don't rush to throw away the wealthy bamboo that has shed leaves. As long as it hasn't been frozen to death in winter, there is still hope. Spring is coming soon. As long as you prune the wealthy bamboo and take proper care, the branches will quickly grow new leaves and recover vitality!I. PruningAfter winter temperatures drop, if the insulation work is not done well, wealthy bamboo can easily be frozen. If the frostbite is mild, only the bottom leaves turn yellow and fall off; if the frostbite is severe, most of the leaves on the stem will turn yellow and fall off. The first thing we need to do is clean up the frostbitten leaves, remove all the yellow leaves by hand, and leave only the normal-colored leaves.How to deal with the bare stem of a wealthy bambooAfter the bottom leaves are removed, the wealthy bamboo will look thin and tall, with the bare bottom looking unattractive. Moreover, the low temperature often freezes the roots. Therefore, next, we need to cut the lower branches of the wealthy bamboo with scissors.The length of the branches to be cut depends on the actual height of the wealthy bamboo, usually about 10 centimeters. If the stem is also frostbitten and shows yellowing, more branches need to be cut until the green is visible on the cut surface.II. Root PromotionThe pruned wealthy bamboo has no roots, so our next step is to promote root growth in the branches. A sufficiently warm environment is key to root promotion, and it is necessary to ensure that the care environment is above 18 degrees. With the right method, new roots can grow in about 15-20 days. If the temperature is not high enough, root promotion can easily fail.Add a little water to the vase of wealthy bamboo, about 5-8 centimeters high. If there is root-promoting hormone at home, a few drops can be added to the water to help root growth. Find a piece of non-transparent cloth to wrap the pot, leaving the mouth of the bottle exposed but preventing sunlight from entering the bottle. This is done to keep the roots in the dark, mimicking the environment of being planted in soil, which helps stimulate new root growth. Finally, place the wealthy bamboo with the wrapped cloth pot in a location with sufficient scattered light, avoiding direct sunlight.