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What should I do if I water my Lucky bamboo too much or too little?
What should I do if I water my Lucky bamboo too much or too little?
Of course, for the Lucky bamboo kept in water, the only way to underwater is to allow the roots to be exposed to the air. In cases of underwatering, the solution is to begin watering regularly. Always make sure you have water inside your container. It is often difficult to overwater hydroponic plants because the roots have adapted to the water, but overwatering may still cause brown tips to appear on Lucky bamboo.
While brown tips can be a sign of excess salt buildup, if the brown tips are accompanied by yellow leaf edges, the most likely cause is excessively dry air or cold drafts. Instead of modifying your watering schedule, move the plant to a less drafty or dry spot. Yellowing or disfigured leaves can also be the result of problems with stagnant water. As mentioned above, changing the water, rinsing the roots and cleaning any stones or pebbles can help to reverse the impacts of stagnant water. You may also want to change to a darker container if you are having algae problems in a clear vase.
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Lucky bamboo
A species of Dracaena, Also known as Belgian evergreen, Goddess of mercy's plant
Botanical name: Dracaena sanderiana
Genus: Dracaena
Description Though its name suggests otherwise, the lucky bamboo is not actually a bamboo plant. It’s a type of tropical water lily that is thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the home or office. This plant is commonly used in Feng Shui, and the correct placement impacts the flow of positive energy.
Garden Use Dracaena plants of Asparagaceae (Dracaena spp.) are excellent indoor ornamental plants, easy to maintain. They can be evergreen and grow slowly with a continuous water supply and proper filtered light ensured. The leaves of corn plants are often used to decorate flower bouquets; the lucky bamboo can be used for decoration as a hydroponic plant, and the gold dust can be planted outdoors as bushes.
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