Saturday, February 11, 2012

Can you transplant a "Lucky Bamboo" plant to a larger pot?

I have a lucky bamboo plant and need to know as it grows can you transplant to a larger pot? It is grown in water. When you change water on plant do rinse roots and change pots then or what?

Can you transplant a "Lucky Bamboo" plant to a larger pot?
Yes, you can transplant Lucky Bamboo to a larger pot.



Lucky Bamboo likes to be crowded, so use a container that’s no more than about 2” larger than the stalk group.

http://www.fastfengshui.com/nlt_aug18_20...



You really don't have to transplant your bambo unless the roots are growing out of the container. If you want to change the container...tip it on it's side over a bowl and, while supporting the stems, let the pepples and stems slowly pour out of the contianer so as not to damage the roots . Place some of the pepples in the new container and then place the stems in the container.

Add a little water and then add the rest of the pepples to cover the roots and to stablize the stems

http://www.backyardgardener.com/forums/f...



Like any other houseplant, Lucky Bamboo can be transferred to a vase or pot 2″ larger than the original...or planted permanently into a 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.

http://www.mixph.com/2007/11/how-to-grow...



If you choose to grow your lucky bamboo in water...keep the water level about the tops of the stones. "Be sure to wash the plant, stones and change the water once a week, to help keep the bamboo from rotting."

http://www.ehow.com/how_2037081_care-luc...



Lucky Bamboo IS finicky about the water itself. "The chlorine and fluoride in city tap water turn the leaves yellow at first, and eventually kill the plant. Use Spring water or distilled or purified water instead."

http://www.gardensalive.com/article.asp?...



"Either use bottled water or let tap water sit for twenty-four hours before using it. Whichever you choose, change the water every two weeks."

http://www.bamboowomen.com/blog/?cat=3



Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:Thanks! Seems the consensus is to change the water every two weeks. Here's a nice Q %26amp; A site:

http://www.emilycompost.com/lu... Report It
Reply:It doesn't need soil if you don't want to put it in soil. You can just put it in a pot of water and then put small rocks in the water to hold it in place and give the roots something to grab.



To change the water just put your hand over the pot to keep the rocks from falling out, and tip it on it's side to pour out the water into a sink.
Reply:they should be grown in potting mix,I separate the shoots by untangling the roots,put 3-4 to a pot or more if the pot is larger,keep in bright window.


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