Monday, January 30, 2012

How to transplant a Lucky bamboo?

I have a lucky bamboo plant and the pot its in is a little small how do u go about transplanting a lucky bamboo I have no ideas and would like some sugestions thnxs so much

How to transplant a Lucky bamboo?
Lucky bamboo is a very hearty plant and it is very difficult to hurt. Purchase a small bag of planter mix and a suitable pot. Put some mix in the pot and compress, put the bamboo in the pot and add mix, compressing to work out any air pockets and then water.
Reply:OK, here is a simple answer.

Like any other houseplant, Lucky Bamboo can be transferred to a vase or pot 2" larger than the original, or planted permanently into gravel/small rocks, loose sand or soil mixture that provides lots of bottom drainage. To avoid root rot, be careful to let the top of the soil dry out between waterings.



Do not use tap water as the flouride can cause yellowing of the leaves--keeping it too wet can also cause root rot.



Occasional liquid fertilizer and indirect light are all else that is needed.
Reply:Is your 'Lucky bamboo' in dirt or in rocks/pebbles that you must keep water in to cover the roots?

Either way, get a container that is 1/2-1" larger than your old container. Fill it with the SAME TYPE of 'stuff' (dirt or pebbles) to 1/3 full, and have more to add after you have moved your plant.

CAREFULLY tip the plant so that it's on it's side with the pot slightly higher than the top of the plant. Strike the bottom of the pot with your hand several times, then gently pull on the plant ... it should come out fairly easily, but if it doesn't, then you'll need to very carefully PRY the plant out.

Get rid of the dirt or 'pebbles' that are stuck to the plant but do NOT do this to the roots. If the root ball is large and 'tight' then you should use your fingers to GENTLY get air to the roots and 'spread them.'

Put the plant into the new pot at the level you want it to 'sit' at (hold it in your hand) and add the dirt/pebbles until it is sitting 'by itself' and is steady. Water and feed (if necessary) and set the plant in a nice LIGHT spot but NOT in the direct sunlight ... leave it there for three days, then put it back where it was sitting before. Your lucky bamboo should be lucky for you until it gets 'too big for it's britches (pot)' again.


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