Can water bamboo be placed indoors?

1. Is it possible?

This is a plant that prefers a slightly humid environment, so many people choose to grow it hydroponically. If you grow it in water, it is best to place it in a well-ventilated place. If you place it in a confined space, white mold will easily grow on the roots and stems, which will then hinder the growth and development of the water bamboo. Therefore, it is best not to place water bamboo grown in water indoors, as the bacteria it breeds may be harmful to the human body. If you must grow it indoors, you can provide some ventilation to avoid the appearance of mold.

2. Water culture method

It is simplest and easiest to grow water bamboo in water, which saves you the hassle of watering. Generally, you need to find a bottle with a wider mouth and a deep bottle body, so that air can circulate well and bacteria are not easy to grow. Secondly, you need some clean pebbles or sand. Clean the roots of the water bamboo and put them in a bottle. Then fill the bottle with the prepared pebbles, preferably at the old stems. Otherwise, it will easily cause the water bamboo to fall back. You can add some water to the bottle every day, so that the water bamboo will grow better and better. If you want it to grow better, you can put some fertilizer in the water, but not too much.

3. Soil culture method

Water bamboo grown in soil does not have too high requirements for the soil, and generally fertile clay soil is best. As for watering, generally during the growing season in spring and summer, the soil should be kept well-hydrated, and there should be about five centimeters of water in the pot. If the temperature is hot in summer, you can always sprinkle some water to keep the humidity of the surrounding air. It can be exposed to full sunlight, but avoid direct sunlight. When it is too hot in summer, it can be placed in a cool place. The temperature requirement is relatively high, and the lowest temperature should not be lower than five degrees Celsius, so it is not a cold-resistant plant. Apply fertilizer in thin layers. Excessive fertilizer will easily cause the leaves of water bamboo to dry out.

If the indoor air is not circulating, indoor breeding is not recommended. Friends who like water bamboo can try both hydroponics and soil cultivation to see which method is more suitable for them.