ThePlantAide.com

How to trim the roots of Lucky Bamboo

Skyler White
2020-06-11 09:29:22
Friends who have raised Lucky Bamboo will know that when they meet a suitable growing environment, their roots will grow faster. At this time, if the volume of the flowerpot is small enough to hold its roots, it needs to be replaced. If you don't want to change it, you can trim the roots for it. How to trim it? Next I'll show you how to trim its roots.

I. preparation:

First, see if you need to prune your bamboo branches. If you have more roots, you need to prune them. Prepare a sharp tool, choose a sunny day to start trimming.

2. Take bamboo:

First, move the vase to a convenient place for trimming, remove the ornaments hanging on the bamboo branches, and then carefully take the bamboo branches out of the vase. If you find that the roots of the bamboo branches are too dense and stuck at the mouth of the bottle, and it is inconvenient to take them out for a while, you can pour the water in the bottle first. With the help of some tools, take it out carefully.

III. inspection:

Take the bamboo out of the water and check carefully. First, look at its roots to see if there are rotten or damaged roots, and old or not very good roots

4. Trimming:

If it is found that there is a problem in the root, you can use tools to remove them directly. Pay attention to observe when operating, be careful not to hurt the new root by mistake. The new root usually has a layer of tender white skin.

V. bottling:

Wash the pruned bamboo branches with water, and then put them into a vase containing nutrient solution.

Vi. maintenance:

After pruning, change into water every three days. After a week, put some small charcoal in the water to prevent root rot. In the process of maintenance, at least half a month without moving the vase, so that the new roots can grow out in half a month.

Fu Gui Zhu

The Plant Aide - Plant experts around you

The Plant Aide - Plant experts around you

www.theplantaide.com