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

Question

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?

Answer 1

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_2005luckybamboo.htm

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/forum1/221.html

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-lucky-bamboo-a-very-lucrative-business.html

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-lucky-bamboo.html

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?ai=441&bhcd2=1189129752

"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.

Answer 2

Bamboo House Plant

Answer 3

RE:
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?

Answer 4

yes you can but only if you really need to. I do not believe that you need to change the water and rinse the rocks every week, I have had my plant for over eight years and have never changed the water or rinsed the rocks every week. I wait until the plant has outgrown the pot before I transplant it and I only add water when water level is low, then I add only distilled water. My plant is happy and healthy it is now well over six feet tall and growing every day. Has sprouted new stems and has spread out over the years, it has lush green leaves. I believe that handling the roots and leaves only does damage to them. I have only transplanted my plant three times since I have had it.

Answer 5

I bought my *Lucky bamboo* from Aldi's also about 3 years ago.
The instructions said NOT to put the plant in direct sunlight but mine started to die off?
Now it sits in my kitchen window and is almost 4 feet high!
It is the most startling colored and lush looking of all my plants!!

My problem is that it has become so top-heavy that I need to put it in a container with a broader and heavier base.

So...what kind of pebbles can I use?
Di I have to hunt down special pebbles?
Can I use pea-gravel?
What about aquarium rocks??

Thanks for your help.

Mary McConnaghy

Answer 6

can a vase be used to transplant a lucky bamboo plant. What is a good size

Answer 7

I have known nothing about "Lucky Bamboo" plants, except I thought they looked awesome, and bought one at "Aldi" probably about a year ago.
Mine is doing extremely well, so my suggestion to you is my secret water that I use some of the time, or most of the time, comes from my fish tank. All your plants would also love to drink from your fish tank.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

if I transplant to a larger pot do I need to put more stones around and if so where do I get the stones.

Answer 10

Pots For Bamboo Plants