How to cultivate hydroponic幸运 bamboo
Today, I will introduce how to cultivate hydroponic lucky bamboo and share some tips for growing lucky bamboo in water. Here are the details:
Lucky bamboo has beautiful branches and leaves, stays green all year round, and although it does not belong to the bamboo family, it has a strong bamboo aroma and high ornamental value. It is an excellent indoor decorative plant and can also improve the indoor air quality. Therefore, many people like to place several lucky bamboo plants indoors to beautify their living environment.
Usually, when growing lucky bamboo, we mostly use hydroponics. However, during the maintenance process, it often encounters problems such as failure to root and yellowing leaves. This is mainly due to some details not being handled properly, which prevents the plant from growing normally. By mastering these maintenance techniques, hydroponic lucky bamboo can quickly root and grow vigorously without yellowing leaves.
One, pruning lucky bamboo
When you first buy lucky bamboo branches, you need to prune them before hydroponics. Remove some of the dense leaves at the bottom and cut the base of the stem diagonally with a blade to increase the absorption area of the plant. If the base is not cut again, it usually does not root easily. Failing to remove the dense leaves at the bottom can cause a large number of leaves to soak in water later, leading to yellowing leaves and affecting water quality.
Two, do not add too much water to the bottle
When hydroponically growing lucky bamboo, do not add too much water to it. Generally, based on the height of the container, adding a depth of 8 to 10 cm is sufficient, and more water can be added as the water level drops. Some gardening enthusiasts fill the water directly when hydroponically growing lucky bamboo, but it soon begins to show yellow leaves. This is because too deep a water level can also affect the plant's normal breathing, and over time, it is prone to yellowing leaves.
Three, regularly supplement nutrients
Hydroponic lucky bamboo generally has a poorer growth than soil-grown ones, mainly because the nutrients in the water are very limited, and no timely nutritional supplements are provided during maintenance, causing the plant to grow poorly over time.
Therefore, when growing lucky bamboo hydroponically, it is necessary to regularly fertilize and supplement nutrients. If the plant does not receive nutrient supplements for a long time, it will suffer from malnutrition, which can also affect rooting. In severe cases, it can cause the plant to wither and turn yellow.
Hydroponic lucky bamboo can be supplemented with a few drops of plant nutrient solution in the new water every time it is water changed. Alternatively, placing a few rusty nails or pieces of iron in the water can also promote root growth and reduce the occurrence of yellow leaves.
Four, avoid direct sunlight in summer
Lucky bamboo is a shade-loving plant. It can only be exposed to weak scattered light and should not be placed in a location with direct sunlight for an extended period. Especially in the summer, with high temperatures and intense sunlight, the plant can quickly show signs of wilting and yellowing after exposure to direct sunlight. Therefore, proper shading must be provided in the summer, and it should be placed in a cool, well-ventilated environment. Regularly spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and prevent leaf tips from drying out.
By understanding the growth habits of hydroponic lucky bamboo and taking care of some details, the plant can root quickly and grow lush and leafy.
The above content shares how to grow hydroponic lucky bamboo and some tips for growing lucky bamboo in water. I hope it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!