What should I do if the lucky bamboo water always stinks? Can I use carbendazim to disinfect it?

1. Methods for treating water odor

The water used to grow lucky bamboo always becomes smelly because there are anaerobic bacteria in the water. It should be treated in time, otherwise it will cause root rot of the plant.

1. Check the root system: Take the plant out of the container, clean its roots with water, and check whether it has rotted. If there are rotten roots, cut them off with scissors and then put them in a dry place to dry.

2. Clean the container: Pour out the smelly water in the bottle, find a clean brush, and scrub the inside of the bottle clean. Then disinfect it with the common 84 disinfectant in daily life, otherwise the water may become smelly again.

3. Continue hydroponics: Fill the vase with clean water. You can use purified water or tap water. It is best to put some metronidazole tablets in a bottle, grind it into powder and put it in the water to prevent this situation from happening again.

2. Can carbendazim be used?

You can use carbendazim for disinfection, but it only disinfects the roots of the plants. If you want to disinfect the vase, it is recommended to use 84 disinfectant.