How to water a lucky bamboo

How to water a lucky bamboo

1. 01

   When to water

   For soil-grown lucky bamboo, water when the top inch of soil is dry, then let the pot drain. For water culture, keep enough water to cover the roots and at least 1 inch of stem and change it weekly.

   In soil, keep watering through the growing season whenever the top 2.5 cm (1 in) is dry, or grow the plant in water all year. If it spends summer outdoors, bring it back in before nights fall below about 18 °C (65 °F).

2. 02

   How to water thoroughly

   In soil, water thoroughly and allow excess to drain. In water culture, keep the roots and lower stem covered and refresh the water weekly rather than topping up indefinitely.

   Use well-drained indoor potting soil and never leave a soil-grown Dracaena sanderiana standing in saucer water. In water culture, keep roots submerged without treating pebbles as a replacement for water hygiene.

3. 03

   Signs of too much or too little water

   Yellow leaves or rotting stems can mean too much water, so check how wet the soil is, the drainage and how clean the vase water is. Brown tips call for a humidity and light check rather than an automatic increase in water.