Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is said to bring good fortune into the home, so more leaves and stems must be better! Unfortunately, they aren’t naturally ‘bushy,’ but there are some tricks you can use to thicken it out and increase your prosperity. Cutting the top of your Lucky Bamboo will stimulate the growth of new…
Lucky bamboo plants may turn yellow for various reasons, including disease, nutrient deficiency, pests, environmental stress, and age. One disease that can cause yellowing in lucky bamboo plants is anthracnose, caused by the Colletotrichum dracaenophilum fungus. Symptoms of this disease include sunken yellow leaves that eventually develop irregular brown necrotic lesions, leading to the dieback…
Bamboo takes pride in being a versatile perennial plant that thrives in various climatic conditions. Despite this, you may notice that the tips of your bamboo leave suddenly turn brown. If this occurs, it could indicate various reasons that can be causing the issue. So, it’s time to get to work! Bamboo leaves with brown…
Growing lucky bamboo indoors is an exciting experience, especially if you do it in water. However, you may be concerned if the roots turn orange because they are visible through the glass container. Is there something wrong with your lucky bamboo? Fortunately, lucky bamboo roots are naturally orange or red, so there’s no need to…
If you’ve ever wondered if lucky bamboo can grow in water, you’re not alone. Your lucky bamboo may need to be kept alive until you have the necessary supplies to repot it if you have divided it or unpotted it. Or perhaps you’ve received it as a gift and don’t know how to grow it. …
Even though lucky bamboos are nearly indestructible, they can still become ill. Lucky bamboo turning brown is a common occurrence, significantly if it’s growing in water or if you’ve neglected it. While this is entirely natural, various factors can cause your lucky bamboo to turn brown. When lucky bamboo turns brown, it frequently indicates a…
You don’t want to see your bamboo plant in black. There can be black spots on foliage, entire leaves turning black, or the whole bamboo turning black. No matter where it grows, a blackening stalk of bamboo is a warning sign of impending trouble or physiological strain. But don’t panic; fixing most underlying causes is…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a plant quite as cheery & bright as bamboo (Bambuseae spp.). Their interesting foliage and easy-going nature make for a stunning houseplant. Most types of bamboo call for bright conditions – but how much of it do they need? How much light your bamboo needs will depend on the cultivar…
Lucky bamboo is often seen as a botanical symbol of prosperity and luck. But you may not feel so lucky when root rot troubles your plant. Knowing the cause of root rot and early symptoms to look out for can go a very long way in saving your lucky bamboo. Lucky bamboo root rot is…