Lucky bamboo never turns yellow, here’s the secret!

How to grow lucky bamboo?

1. Where should lucky bamboo be placed?

(1) Lucky bamboo should be placed in a bright and ventilated place indoors. Living room, study, bedroom windowsill, etc. are all good choices. Do not let it be exposed to direct sunlight.

(2) Lucky bamboo should be placed as far away from air conditioner and fan vents as possible. Frequent blowing of air will reduce the humidity of the environment around the lucky bamboo, causing the stems of the lucky bamboo to turn pointed and the leaves to turn yellow.

2. What kind of water should be used for hydroponically growing lucky bamboo?

Do not use tap water directly for hydroponically growing lucky bamboo. Tap water contains chlorine and bleach and needs to be placed in the sun for 1 day before use.

Of course, it is best to use purified water for hydroponics.

3. How often should the water be changed when growing lucky bamboo hydroponically?

Before the lucky bamboo takes root, you should add water without changing the water, which can promote rooting; after the lucky bamboo takes root, you should change the water every 5-7 days to ensure the water quality is clean and prevent root rot.

What should I do if the leaves of lucky bamboo turn yellow?

1. Yellow leaves without roots:

The newly purchased lucky bamboo will turn yellow because it has no roots and the plant does not have enough nutrients.

Solution:

Cut off the yellow leaves in time and wait for the lucky bamboo to take root, then the leaves will no longer turn yellow.

How to promote the rooting of lucky bamboo?

(1) Bevel cutting

The roots of lucky bamboo should be cut at a 45-degree angle to increase the rooting area and promote rooting.

(2) Rooting powder

Add some rooting powder to the hydroponic bottle, or soak the roots of lucky bamboo in rooting powder solution for half an hour before inserting them into the water.

(3) Aspirin

Add two crushed aspirin tablets to the water. The salicylic acid contained in aspirin can increase the activity of flower and plant cells and promote rooting.

2. Yellow leaves due to iron deficiency:

If lucky bamboo lacks iron, its leaves will turn yellow, which usually appears as tender yellow.

Solution:

(1) Rusty nails

Throwing a rusty iron nail into the hydroponic bottle can slowly release iron elements and alleviate the yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves.

(2) Ferrous sulfate

Dilute ferrous sulfate at a ratio of 1:500 and pour it into a hydroponic bottle. It can quickly release iron and relieve yellowing leaves of flowers and plants.

3. Air-dried yellow leaves:

Lucky bamboo likes a humid and warm environment. If the air is too dry, its leaves will turn yellow and the tips will dry out.

Solution:

When you have time, use a spray bottle to spray around the lucky bamboo to increase the air humidity.

4. Yellow leaves due to unsuitable light:

If lucky bamboo is exposed to strong direct sunlight, its leaves will turn yellow and dry up; if it is shaded for a long time, its new leaves will turn tender yellow and become dull.

Solution:

Place the lucky bamboo in a bright and ventilated place, cut off the yellow leaves, and the lucky bamboo will recover slowly.

What to do if lucky bamboo has root rot?

1. If the lucky bamboo has large areas of yellow leaves and even the stems turn yellow, the water in the hydroponic bottle smells bad, and the roots turn black, these are signs of root rot and need to be dealt with in a timely manner.

2. Take the lucky bamboo out of the hydroponic bottle, pour out the water, and clean the hydroponic bottle.

3. Use a sterilized knife to remove all rotten roots. If there are mold spots or black spots on the stem, that part of the stem should also be cut off, and the yellow leaves should be removed together.

4. Apply some carbendazim to the root wound for disinfection and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

5. Pour pure water into the hydroponic bottle, and put the lucky bamboo back into the bottle. You can throw a few pieces of charcoal into the bottle. The charcoal can absorb impurities in the water and prevent secondary root rot.

6. Place the lucky bamboo in a well-lit and ventilated place, and it will slowly grow new roots.

How to make lucky bamboo grow quickly?

1. Add nutrient solution

Lucky bamboo also needs to be fertilized. Dropping a thin nutrient solution on it once every half a month can help it grow faster.

2. Half soil and half water

The pennywort grows well with half soil and half water. The same goes for lucky bamboo. With both water and soil and sufficient nutrients, it can easily grow to the point of poking the roof.

step:

(1) Remove the excess leaves from the lower part of the lucky bamboo and cut the bottom at a 45-degree angle.

(2) Find a glass bottle or hydroponic bottle, spread a layer of soil on the bottom, and then put a layer of coarse sand on it.

(3) Insert 4 or 5 lucky bamboos into the vase. Be careful not to put too many, otherwise the plants will be too dense, affecting ventilation and causing yellowing leaves.

(4) Add purified water to the bottle until it is half full.

(5) Place the lucky bamboo in a bright and ventilated place, and spray the leaves every morning and evening to keep them moisturized.

(6) Lucky bamboo will slowly grow roots and thrive!