Water and fertilizer management of lucky bamboo

How to water lucky bamboo

Watering Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo likes a humid growing environment. During the growth period, the soil should be kept moist and the air humidity should be at a high level.

In spring and autumn, the soil in the pot needs to be kept moist. If you water it at this time, you can judge according to the dryness and wetness of the soil. You can water it when the soil is dry. In summer, in addition to keeping the soil moist, you also need to spray water every day to increase the humidity of the air. In winter, due to the low temperature, lucky bamboo grows slowly. At this time, you need to water it sparingly. It should not be too wet or too dry. Pay attention to the temperature when watering to avoid freezing and frostbite the roots.

Watering of hydroponic lucky bamboo

For hydroponic lucky bamboo, changing the water is the main method. Generally, when conducting hydroponics, you need to change the water every few days. In spring, summer and autumn when the temperature is high and the growth is rapid, you can change the water every 3-5 days. In winter when the temperature is low and the growth is slow, you can change the water every 10 days.

It is not advisable to change the water of hydroponic lucky bamboo after it takes root. You can add appropriate amount of water after the water evaporates.

How to fertilize lucky bamboo

Fertilizing Lucky Bamboo in Soil

When growing lucky bamboo in soil, the demand for fertilizer is relatively large, and generally the principle of applying fertilizer thinly and frequently should be followed. When potting, you need to apply enough base fertilizer, and it is best to use fertilizer rich in trace elements. During the growth period, in order to make it grow well, you can use nitrogen-based fertilizers. To keep its branches and leaves green, you can use some foliar fertilizer.

Fertilization of hydroponic lucky bamboo

In fact, when growing lucky bamboo in water, there is no need to apply fertilizer, and it will grow well without fertilizer. Generally speaking, you only need to add water, change the water, and supplement the nutrient solution appropriately.