I recently aquired some lucky bamboo. Now, I know this isnt a bamboo at all, its a dreceana from africa, that grows in bogs or areas that get flooded. I have read on this forum and other sites that they should, or shouldnt be grown in just water. All of the ones ive seen in water grow decent, but even in decent light the leaves have a yellow discolouration. I would just like to know what is best for growing this plant. THanks
Plants in water will be suffering from lack of soil nutrients at some point. Some seen I suppose may also have not had the water changed often enough, be having problems with bacteria. To keep going in water for a long time I'd think would have to grow hydroponically, with water keep fresh and nutrients being provided.
yes... but there are better plants you can grow hydropplocly that are woth the time ;). Now if i choose to use soil, im assuming normal potting soil is just fine?? THanks, very fast responce thanks alot
Normal good draining soil is fine. I have two ''lucky bamboo" plants growing in a big pot of Syngoniums, the soil is always a little on the moist side. I'm not sure how the plant will react to drying out between watering if they were in individual pots, but I have a feeling they might not like it, just don't keep the soil soggy wet, but rather semi moist I usually water the pot of Syngoniums once a week, sometimes once every two weeks, depending on how the soil feels....
