How tall does lucky bamboo grow

Method 2. Place the lucky bamboo in a warm spot where it will get indirect light. Keep an eye on how much light the plant gets — if anything, too little light is better than too much. It'll be nicer for the plant if it's a little warmer. As the seasons change, you may want to move the plant. Take it away from any windows if you're unsure. It'll still get plenty of light in the center of a room. Change the water every week if you're growing it hydroponically.

And as for what water to use, this plant is very sensitive to chemicals like fluoride and chlorine — only use tap water if it's been sitting out for 24 hours so the chemicals can evaporate.

Otherwise, bottled water is best. Once the plant has grown roots, the roots must be kept covered with water.

Again, inches is all it takes. Water the plant carefully. If you're growing your plant in soil, water it just enough so the soil is moist but not soggy. Keep it this way every day. The plant can get dry-rot if the soil is too wet. You can also spray the leaves with water to keep it moist and humid. Again, use filtered or bottled water to avoid chemical damage. Encourage more roots by increasing the amount of water in which the plant is growing. More roots mean lusher top foliage; the higher the water is up the stalk, the higher up the roots will grow.

Fertilizer your plant every month or so. If you're using soil, use organic fertilizer every month or so so the plant gets enough nutrients again, go organic as synthetic can cause deterioration. If you're growing it hydroponically, use liquid fertilizer in the water. However, keep in mind that lucky bamboo does not need much fertilizer, so make sure that you dilute the fertilizer to one tenth of its strength. Method 3. Prevent tip burn by using filtered or bottled water. Tip burn is when the leaves start to become dry and dead.

This often happens when there are chemicals in the water. Setting your tap water out may not be enough — you may need to switch to bottled water to get your plant to look healthy. Once it gets tip burn, it may be hard to get rid of.

Even if you do switch water, some chemicals may reside in the plant. You may just have to wait it out as it should go away eventually. Trim the plant. Over time, most of these plants become top heavy. Because of this, trimming is very important for it to stay healthy. Don't cut off the main stalk — just the offshoots.

Use sterile snippers to do so. Trim them off within an inch or two 2. New shoots will emerge and the plant will be bushier and healthier. Pay attention to the color of the leaves. If they're dry and dying, that's a water problem as discussed above. If they're yellowing, that's often a result of too much sunlight or too much fertilizer. As for mushy leaves, this plant could be beyond saving. Remove them immediately, change the water, and replant what you have left.

Cut the plant if you must. If part of the plant is dying, you may have to cut it off. For example, if you notice that the base of the plant is turning yellow, then this is root rot and the plant will die. You can cut the top of the plant off and replant it, but there is a chance it may not grow. Out in the garden, you can plant it in a wide range of soils as long as they drain well.

Growing your lucky bamboo in a location with its preferred lighting conditions helps it to reach its full potential. If you're planting it outdoors in the garden or in an outdoor container, situate it in an area that receives filtered shade, partial sun or morning sun.

Indoor plants thrive in low-light areas of the home as well as those that receive indirect light from the sun. Avoid placing it in areas exposed to full sunlight or leaf burning will occur, which may affect the plant's growth. Lucky bamboo plants grown in soil or containers are moderately tolerant to drought, although regular applications of water keep it growing to its maximum height and width.

Check containers every day or two and water deeply — until water runs from the bottom drainage holes — when the top inch of soil is dry. Plants growing in the garden can get by with weekly water applications, but if conditions are hot and dry, they may require water several times a week.

If your lucky bamboo is growing in a container of water, keep the container filled to the appropriate level. In nature, lucky bamboo generally grows under a leafy canopy of trees, so it does best when it receives bright indirect sunlight. Avoid placing your lucky bamboo plant in direct sunlight because the sun may burn its delicate leaves. Medium indirect light works for this versatile indoor plant.

The lucky bamboo plant also tolerates low-light conditions, so it is an excellent choice for shady corners or offices that receive very little natural light. While lucky bamboo is easy to care for in many ways, it can be a bit pickier when it comes to water. The plant does not tolerate chlorine, so regular tap water can have a negative effect, causing browning leaf tips and eventually killing the plant.

Instead, water your lucky bamboo plant with filtered or bottled water for the best results. Alternatively, you can let tap water stand on the counter overnight before watering your plant. Lucky bamboo plants do best in moist soil, so make sure to prevent the top layer from becoming dry. When growing this houseplant in soil, fertilize it monthly using a drop of liquid houseplant fertilizer. When grown in water rather than soil, lucky bamboo plants can be fertilized every 2 months instead, using a heavily diluted liquid fertilizer.

Yellow leaves are a sign of overfertilizing. Due to its warm natural habitat, lucky bamboo does best in higher temperatures between 65 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to keep your lucky bamboo plant away from drafts from air conditioning vents or heaters. Although the plant is usually set among pebbles in water, it grows equally well in soil.

In fact, many gardeners say the plant lasts longer in this medium as long as the soil remains damp. A modest amount of water is advisable for the pebble method too. The roots should always stay covered, but because algae can easily form, the water should be changed about once a week.

Whichever growing medium you prefer, there is no doubt that a lucky bamboo shuns direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves in no time. It prefers indirect or moderate sunlight in a room with a temperature between 65 and 95 slightly humid degrees. Since the plant obviously gravitates toward warmth, it's smart to keep it out of the path of cool drafts, especially during the winter months. From one season to another, if you're worried about the lucky bamboo growing too tall, simply trim it.

You won't stunt its growth. In fact, just the opposite is true. Another facet of its lucky character is that the plant will grow faster after a good trim. Trimming a lucky bamboo is in no way linked to a common problem, which can make people feel decidedly unlucky, at least for a time: yellow leaves. The possible causes can usually be traced to one of three influences, the Lucky Bamboo Shop says: too much or too little sun usually the former , too much or too little fertilizer or an upset to its usual growing environment.