How to deal with insects in lucky bamboo?

Lucky bamboo has always been loved and sought after by many flower lovers for its graceful and slender leaves, elegant and noble posture, and its implication of wealth and auspiciousness. However, when lucky bamboo is grown indoors, it may sometimes suffer from insect pests. So how to deal with insects in lucky bamboo? Let’s take a look below.

1. How to deal with insects in lucky bamboo?

1. Manual removal: First, you can use cotton swabs or spray bottles to gently wipe or spray the infested areas to remove insect eggs, insect bodies or secretions. Cleaning the infested areas promptly can effectively control the development of the infestation.

2. Rinse regularly: Use warm water to rinse the leaves and stems of the entire lucky bamboo regularly to wash away insect eggs, insect bodies and odors. Be careful not to over-rinse, which can harm the health of the plant.

3. Biological control: Introduce organisms that are natural enemies of insect pests, such as ladybugs, to carry out biological control of lucky bamboo. These natural enemies can eat pests such as aphids and control the development of pests.

4. Spraying insecticides : If the pest is serious, you can use appropriate insecticides for spraying. Before using an insecticide, read the instructions carefully and follow them as directed, observing dosage and safety precautions.

5. Nutritional regulation: Keeping lucky bamboo healthy can enhance its ability to resist pests. Pay attention to proper fertilization, provide the plants with appropriate nutrients and sufficient sunlight, and maintain indoor air circulation.

2. Precautions for cultivating lucky bamboo

1. Pay attention to the temperature: The best growth temperature for lucky bamboo is 20~28°C. In the hot and humid summer, lucky bamboo grows vigorously. Pay attention to keeping the maintenance environment ventilated. The temperature is low in winter, so be careful to keep warm. When the temperature is below 10°C, the leaves of lucky bamboo will turn yellow and need to be transferred to a suitable environment for maintenance.

2. Pay attention to watering: When the weather is hot, you need to spray some water on the leaves of lucky bamboo. You can also spray some water around the flowerpot to increase the air humidity and make the leaves bright green. The temperature is too low in winter, so you cannot use water at too low a temperature for watering, nor can you water too frequently. You should use water above 15°C for watering, and water thoroughly after the soil is dry.

3. Pay attention to light: Lucky bamboo likes light and tolerates shade, but be careful to avoid strong direct light on the plant, especially in summer. The sunlight is strong and it is easy to sunburn the lucky bamboo. Shade is needed in summer. Place lucky bamboo in a dark environment, supplement light regularly, and maintain it in a place with scattered light to make the plant healthier.

4. Pay attention to fertilization: When fertilizing lucky bamboo, whether it is hydroponically or soil-grown, the amount of fertilizer must be controlled to avoid fertilizer damage. Lucky bamboo is mainly a foliage plant. When fertilizing it, various elements should be supplemented at the same time to allow it to grow vigorously.

That’s it