I was wondering if anyone knew about lucky bamboo. I just bought some and it has the roots on the bottom and 1 node where a small leaf is coming out on top. The problem is I want it to be shorter. If I cut it in half, will the bottom half grow a new node, and will the top half grow new roots...or will both just die? You can do that to many plants and since bamboo looks so simple I thought maybe..but I'd ask you guys first.
2007-07-19 07:48:05 · 5 answers · asked by john d 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
New stalks can be propagated from the original plant by using a sharp knife to cut through a stalk - just below the joint. Place the cutting in fresh, clean water. A fine mist spray to stalks is sometimes suggested to stimulate new bud growth.
2007-07-19 07:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by PBnJelly_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cut in half, cut at one of the node ends then use Miracle Grow root inducer. I had 1 of my bamboos brake in half about a year ago. The rooted part died but the top half (after I used the root inducer) is growing great and rooted quickly.
2007-07-19 07:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lucky bamboo on my desk. I have had the same one for YEARS and with any plant i dont see why it would harm cutting the bottom... it still grows just keep it in water and in sunlight... i have had it near death literally and brought it back to life. good luck
2007-07-19 07:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by DivaAdvice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never cut it because it wont grow back just keep it in water leaves take awhile to grow..we made the mistake of cutting one & it turned yellow on the root
2007-07-19 09:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like moisture. Once the roots are showing you can put them in a soil mix and cover with a moss to retain the moisture. A normal Miracle Grow feeding about once a month will feed it.
2016-05-17 11:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by catherine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋