I bought lucky bamboos and 9 out of 10 of them died. It was so heartbreaking!

What should I do with the lucky bamboo I just bought?

1. If the leaves of the lucky bamboo you bought start to turn yellow within a few days, a big part of the reason is that the roots of the lucky bamboo sold outside are sealed with wax, which is not conducive to water absorption, causing the leaves to turn yellow continuously.

2. Find a pair of sterilized scissors and cut off all the yellow leaves of the lucky bamboo.

3. Find a sharp knife and make a 45-degree horizontal cut at the root of the lucky bamboo. This will not only cut off the wax at the root of the lucky bamboo, but also increase the contact area between the lucky bamboo and water, allowing it to take root faster.

4. Prepare some rooting water. If there is no rooting water, you can use a 1:10 diluted white sugar solution or willow branch extract as a rooting agent. Soak the lower end of the lucky bamboo in rooting water for about half an hour.

5. Put clean water in the bottle, preferably clean mineral water, and shake it slightly for 20-30 times to increase the oxygen and carbon dioxide content in the water. Then put the lucky bamboo in. The water level should be controlled at about 3-4 sections upwards from the incision.

6. Place the lucky bamboo in a well-ventilated place with scattered light. Do not move the bottle at will. Change the water once every 10 days and it will grow roots in about 20 days. When the roots grow to more than 4-5cm, you can add some hydroponic nutrient solution.

How to protect lucky bamboo from freezing in winter?

1. If the temperature at home is above 15℃, lucky bamboo is basically growing normally. Change the water once every 5-7 days to allow it to grow normally.

2. If the temperature at home is relatively low, you can find a larger plastic bag and wrap all the leaves to keep them warm and moist.

3. If you have old newspapers at home, don’t waste them. Just use the old newspapers to wrap the leaves of the lucky bamboo. At the same time, find something like cotton cloth to wrap the hydroponic bottle to keep it warm.

How to keep lucky bamboo from turning yellow in winter?

1. Lucky bamboo is particularly afraid of cold, so it is best to keep the indoor temperature above 15℃. Do not place it in colder places such as balconies and windows in winter, and do not let the water freeze.

2. In winter, you should place the lucky bamboo in a room with good diffused light, but try not to place it next to the TV or air conditioner to prevent the leaf tips from drying out. Also, don't place it in a too dark place, as the leaves of the lucky bamboo will easily turn yellow.

3. In winter, try to add water instead of changing water, because frequent water changes will cause yellow leaves to wilt. Add the water after the water in the bottle evaporates. It is best to use mineral water or well water to ensure that the water is fresh and clean. If it is dirty water, hard water or oily water, it will easily cause the roots of lucky bamboo to rot.

4. If the yellow leaves of lucky bamboo are caused by iron deficiency, you can choose to add 0.1% ferrous phosphate solution into the hydroponic bottle, or simply throw a rusty iron nail into it, both of which can solve the problem of yellow leaves.

In addition to lucky bamboo,

Like Guanyin bamboo, Pagoda bamboo and the like,

They can all be maintained in the same way!