Sunday, February 5, 2012

Should I plant bamboo in soil?

I bought a Bamboo plant that was in a bowl with some jell stuff anyway it out grew the bowl and I removed it from the bowl and placed it in another also I removed the most of the jell like stuff it was in.



I was wondering since it has been turning yellowish and looks like it is getting sicker if it would be alright to plant in soil and in what kind of soil to plant it in?



any help would be nice,

Thank you

Should I plant bamboo in soil?
That's what I did to mine and they're healthier than ever. Mine were doing the same thing as yours. Turning yellow and slowly dieing away. I planted them in potting soil in self draining pots. They don't need any special care in the soil. Just water when the soil starts to really dry out and that's about it. It doesn't get much easier than that. I like Expert Gardener all purpose potting soil the best. I use it for all of my plants. It can be bought at Wal-Mart, Lowe's, or Home-Depot. And don't forget, Lucky bamboo likes bright indirect sunlight as well.
Reply:You can put it in regular potting soil in a pot, but unless you want it to completely take over don't plant it in the ground.
Reply:why did you asked? Bamboo plant grows in soil. Try to look for a dark black soil for it is rich in nutrients needed by the plants. Nutrients are also found in soil for your information.
Reply:It sounds like you have an indoor novelty bamboo plant like the ones sold in a lot of regular department stores. It is usually sold in pebbles with water or jello type stuff. This bamboo will grow just fine in soil. It is not meant to grow outdoors. It is not an outdoor type bamboo. Plant it in any regular potting soil.
Reply:It needs nitrogen. You could try to put some liquid fertilizer in the water that is high in the first #, ie: 20-10-10. If you do choose to put it in soil, remember that it is a water plant and will require water always (don't ever let it dry out).

If it is starting to kind of wrinkle, it may have dried out and is probably not viable anymore.

Good luck!
Reply:no you should put it in rubbing alcohol and then smoke it after a week
Reply:I keep my bamboos in rocks and water and they do just fine. They do need to have good sun light though.
Reply:Roe if you have a true bamboo be careful. Most varieties of bamboo are very invasive. If you plant it outside you need to ensure its in an area that you dont mind it spreading. Bamboo is hard to manage and the roots can grow through r around almost anything. I would suggest you find out what species you have before turning it loose outside. Any nursery could id it for you and offer planting suggestions. In the mean time you could put it in a bigger pot and set it on the patio and provide it w/a well balanced fertilizer. I hope this helps.



Doc
Reply:In a pot yes. Outside- not unless you want bamboo everywhere.
Reply:Plant it in dirt and it will turn very dark green and healthy.

The lucky bamboo sold rooted in water usually turns pale yellow within a few months no matter how much sun it gets. Lucky bamboo is actually a type of Dracaena plant. It should eventually be planted in dirt.

It will take at least a month to notice a difference once you plant it in a nutrient rich soil. It is a very slow growing plant. Be patient and water it often. It will recover.



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Reply:Re-pot it in potting soil, especially with fertilizer. Miracle grow is good. Hopefully this will let the bamboo re-establish itself. You might want to contact the Missouri Botanical Gardens and ask someone there at:http://www.mobot.org/ Good luck with your bamboo.


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