How to grow lucky bamboo thick and strong
The editor answers for netizens on how to grow lucky bamboo thick and strong and provides detailed explanations on the experience of green plant maintenance and cultivation techniques of lucky bamboo. Next, let's learn about it together.
Lucky bamboo is a kind of flower that many families will raise. Every year, as winter approaches the New Year, almost every household will buy a bunch. Now that it has entered summer, many places encounter yellow leaves and root rot when caring for lucky bamboo. Some gardening enthusiasts say that throwing a few rusty nails into the vase will solve the yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves. However, this statement is not correct. There are many reasons for the yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves, and throwing nails without identifying the cause may even cause root rot.
1. Why does lucky bamboo turn yellow?
The yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves is actually a common phenomenon. If it yellows in winter, it is mostly due to low temperatures around. But now that it has entered summer, if the lucky bamboo still has yellow leaves, the possibility of low temperature can be ruled out. There is a higher chance that the roots have problems.
So when we are raising lucky bamboo, we must first take care of its roots well. Only when the roots are strong can the lucky bamboo grow better. How exactly should we care for the roots of lucky bamboo? I will share my method with everyone, and gardening enthusiasts can use it as a reference.
2. How to care for the roots of lucky bamboo?
When we bring lucky bamboo home, we can remove the leaves close to the roots to reduce the consumption of nutrients. The part inserted into the water should not have leaves, meaning that only the stem of the lucky bamboo can be submerged in water.
Then, trim the stem of the lucky bamboo at a 45-degree angle to increase the water absorption area and the area for nutrient absorption, making it easier to root.
3. Use a proper amount of root stimulant
Some gardening enthusiasts may find that lucky bamboo is not easy to root after raising it for a period of time. Sometimes, it dies before the roots form. In fact, we can use a small amount of root powder. Generally, sprinkling 1-2 grams in the water is enough, not too much.
4. The temperature must be appropriate
Lucky bamboo actually has relatively high temperature requirements. It can only survive at temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius. It is difficult to grow normally below 10 degrees Celsius. Now the temperature in various parts of the country is relatively cool and not extremely hot. Keeping it between 15-23 degrees Celsius is fine. As long as the previous steps are done well and the temperature is maintained properly, gardening enthusiasts can see lucky bamboo roots in two weeks.