Experiences of cultivating rich bamboo potted plants

Pot soil selection

Purple sand pots and plastic pots are suitable for cultivating Lucky Bamboo, while earthenware pots are better for outdoor use. It does not choose soil very much and grows most robustly in loose and fertile sandy loam. It can be cultivated with a mixture of leaf mold soil, vegetable garden soil and sand at a ratio of 5:4:1. If a small amount of crushed egg shells are infiltrated into it, it will grow more vigorously. Repot and replace the soil once every spring. When repotting and replacing the soil, it is advisable to place a layer of crushed hard plastic foam blocks at the bottom of the pot to facilitate ventilation, drainage, prevent root rot, and facilitate removal from the pot.

Water and fertilizer management

Lucky bamboo likes both moisture and fertilizer. However, if the potted plant is placed indoors for viewing, it is better to control the water and deduct fertilizer to make it grow slowly and improve the ornamental value. The growth period depends on seasonal climate changes. Water once every 2 to 5 days when the pot soil is dry. Keep the pot soil slightly moist but not water-logged. If the pot soil is too wet, it will become leggy, and if it is too dry, the leaves will become sharp. Always keep the leaves dry. Spray water on the surface to increase the air humidity of the small environment and facilitate its growth. Adhere to applying thin fertilizer frequently, and apply a small amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days. Excessive application or application of nitrogen fertilizer alone will cause excessive growth. Do not fertilize and water less in winter.

Temperature and light

Lucky bamboo is native to Madagascar in the Western Indian Ocean. It likes warmth. The optimum growth temperature is 18℃ to 25℃. It is not cold-tolerant. When the minimum temperature drops to 5℃, it should be moved indoors. Overwintering, the room temperature should be kept above 5℃. It likes an environment with sufficient scattered light. Avoid exposure to the sun in summer and early autumn. From late autumn to the following spring, it can be placed in a place with direct light or sufficient scattered light within 2 meters from the window. If it is shaded, the leaves will grow. The color loses its luster and is not beautiful.

Update breeding

After planting Lucky Bamboo for many years, the height of the plant will be out of proportion to the size of the pot, affecting its appearance. You can remove it 10 cm from the pot soil in May and June. Cut it as short as 15 cm. After cutting, the lower base will sprout new branches. The cut upper stem can be used for cutting culture.

From May to September, lucky bamboos grown in bottled water, or newly cut lucky bamboos that have taken root, can be planted directly into the soil. If it has not taken root, cut it into 15cm to 20cm length, cut off all the leaves in the soil, then apply sulfur powder or plant ash on the cut, insert it into the culture soil, put it in the shade, spray water frequently to moisturize it, and wait until it grows. After the new leaves are grown, they can be moved to a place with sufficient scattered light for maintenance. How to grow Lucky Bamboo in soil How to grow Lucky Bamboo in soil

Lucky Bamboo is very popular among people. Lucky Bamboo grows thick and long and has strong vitality. The method of growing Lucky Bamboo in soil is not difficult. It can be cultivated more often. In gardens, it likes shade and humidity, with thick stems and leaves, and dark green leaves. It is mainly used as an ornamental plant, with tall stems and dark green leaves, evergreen in winter and summer. So, how to grow lucky bamboo in soil? How to grow Lucky Bamboo in soil culture? Here’s how to grow lucky bamboo in soil.

1. Temperature: If maintained outdoors in summer, it should be shaded. Excessive sunlight will cause the leaves to turn yellow. It is better to place it on a north-facing balcony or in the shade. When the climate is dry, spray water on the ground and leaves 1 to 2 times a day. It should be maintained indoors from November to March of the following year. Place it in a sunny place in front of a south window. Keep it above 10℃ to grow slowly. Repot and soil from March to April in spring. First put 2 cm to 3 cm thick ceramsite or coarse gravel on the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer, and then add culture soil.

2. Light: Lucky Bamboo likes humidity, high temperature, waterlogging resistance, strong fertility tolerance, and strong cold resistance; it likes a semi-shade environment. It is suitable to grow in well-drained sandy soil or semi-silt sand and alluvial clay. The suitable growth temperature is 2028°C and can withstand low temperatures of 23°C, but it must be protected from frost in winter. The hot and humid seasons in summer and autumn are very beneficial to the growth of Lucky Bamboo and are the best periods for its growth.

3. Watering: During the growing season, the soil should always be kept moist, and water should be sprayed or sprinkled on the leaves frequently. In case of heavy rain, the accumulated water in the field should be drained to prevent lodging. The soil should be dry or wet in winter, but it should not be dry or too wet. Watering should be reduced and fertilization should be stopped. Lucky Bamboo has strong growth, roots and buds. It is often propagated by cuttings. As long as the temperature is suitable, it can be carried out all year round. Generally, stem segments without leaves are cut as cuttings, 510 cm long, preferably with 3 internodes, and inserted into a sand bed or semi-silty sand soil. In spring and autumn in the South, it usually takes 2530 days for roots and buds to sprout, and 35 days for planting or transplanting in the field.

4. Fertilization: The growing season of Lucky Bamboo in northern my country is from April to October. The pot soil should be kept moist, and humic acid liquid fertilizer should be applied every half month, or the Lucky Bamboo pot soil can be added every month. Apply granular compound fertilizer 2-3 times to keep the leaves lush.

The difference between Dragon Bamboo and Lucky Bamboo

Today I saw a thicker Lucky Bamboo at the flower market. I saw that the product name said Dragon Bamboo. Unexpectedly, many florists were looking for Dragon Bamboo and Lucky Bamboo. Differences, so the editor has learned about the differences between the two in many aspects. Let’s summarize them below.

First of all, the maintenance methods of Dragon Bamboo and Lucky Bamboo are the same. There is no difference between hydroponics, soil cultivation and daily maintenance, and they can be treated the same. But the shapes of the two are different.

Let’s talk about dragon bamboo first. The dragon bamboo we buy usually has a stem with its head chopped off and then sprouts several buds. Through observation, we can see that the stem of dragon bamboo is relatively thick. , and the nodes are shorter and denser.

Let’s take a look at Lucky Bamboo. Lucky Bamboo is different. The Lucky Bamboo we buy is usually a single one without beheading. The pole is thinner than Dragon Bamboo and the nodes on the stem are longer. Basically 5 cm per node.

Let’s talk about their relationship. I haven’t found any academic information about Longzhu. There is almost no information to look up, but the one that is similar to it is Guanyin Bamboo, so the editor guesses that Longzhu is actually It is Guanyin Bamboo, but in order to innovate, merchants let Guanyin Bamboo grow taller, then peeled off the leaves on the pole, chopped off the heads and let them sprout again, thus forming Dragon Bamboo. It is not unusual for businesses to change plant forms to achieve innovation, not to mention that dragon bamboo belongs to the cut flower category.

As for Lucky Bamboo, it is relatively common, but there are several plants transformed from Lucky Bamboo. For example, there is a dish that is all made of Lucky Bamboo. Some merchants call it Zhuanzhuan Bamboo. In fact, its essence It’s just Lucky Bamboo, but the merchant just reshaped it. What is the flower language of Lucky Bamboo?

Many people like to keep some green plants indoors, especially office workers who like to put one or two pots of flowers and plants on their desks, which will relieve their irritable mood a lot. Among them, the most common one is the lucky bamboo, because the lucky bamboo not only has many shapes and is easy to grow, but its flower meaning is also very good. So, what is the flower language of Lucky Bamboo?

The flower language of Lucky Bamboo: Flowers bloom and prosperity, bamboo brings peace

Lucky Bamboo was originally called: Xin's Dragon Tree, also known as Bamboo Banana, Wannian bamboo is also called Wenchang bamboo when placed in the Wenchang position (usually 4 branches are placed). It belongs to the genus Dracaena of the Liliaceae family. Native to Cameroon in West Africa. It is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant.

Lucky Bamboo, also known as Ten Thousand Years Bamboo, mainly grows in southwest my country. It is also known as water bamboo. It is a perennial evergreen small tree and foliage plant. The plant height is more than 1m, the plant is slender, with branches on the upright upper part. If it is used as a commodity or for ornamental works of art, a cultivation height of 80 to 100 centimeters is appropriate. Rhizomes running transversely, nodular. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, papery, long-lanceolate, with 3 to 7 obvious main veins, short stalks, and dark green. There are 3 to 10 flowers in umbels born in the leaf axils or opposite the upper leaves. The perianth is 6, and the corolla is bell-shaped and purple. The berries are globose, black. Its varieties include green leaves, green leaves with white edges (called silver edges), green leaves with yellow edges (called gold edges), and green leaves with silver hearts (called silver hearts). Green-leaf lucky bamboo is also called ten thousand year bamboo. Its leaves are dark green, it grows vigorously, and it is widely cultivated. .