CARE
13 May 2007
Lucky Bamboo is the perfect indoor plant. Lucky Bamboo plants can be kept in low-light situations and will grow indoors for years with little or no care, requiring only enough fresh water to keep its roots moist at all times.
Watering
Lucky Bamboo plants must be kept moist all the time. We recommend putting your Lucky Bamboo plants in enough water to cover at least one-third of the stalk.
Lucky Bamboo prefers a few inches of fresh or filtered water once a week, all the way to the top of the container. You may also change the water in the container once a month, but even this is not mandatory.
Fertilizing
You can fertilize your Lucky Bamboo plant once a month with our special Lucky Bamboo Fertilizer.
Planting
Lucky Bamboo plants cannot be planted outdoors unless you live in a tropical rainforest-like environment. Also, Lucky Bamboo plants do not like temperatures below 40 degrees F.
Common Problems
One of the most common problems seen with Lucky Bamboo plants is a yellowing of the stalk and stems. There are three main causes for this problem:
Lack of enough fresh water. Lucky Bamboo pants love to be in lots of fresh water.
Impurities in the water. You need to use water that is good enough for you to drink.
Exposure of the stalks to extreme temperatures. Excessive heat or cold will positively cause your Lucky Bamboo plants to turn yellow and kill them.
There are many pests and diseases that affect Lucky Bamboo plants. Aphids, mites, fungi, and ants are just a few of the more common problems. These diseases do not attack healthy plants - they attack Lucky Bamboo plants that are going through stress from improper watering, or temperature problems (too hot or cold). One of the easiest ways to keep your Lucky Bamboo plants healthy is to spray the foliage and stalks with fresh water on a regular basis. Insects breathe through their skin and when you expose them to water you are effectively suffocating them. If you do encounter a disease or insect problem, we recommend using “Safer” soaps because they are non-toxic to children, you, or your pets and are environmentally friendl
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