Lucky Bamboo, also known as Dragon Blood Tree and Green Leaf Fairy Dragon Blood Tree, is an evergreen small tree. The stems are upright and strong, the plant is exquisite, more than 2 meters high, the leaves are dark green, long and lanceolate, the growth is strong, and it is easy to grow in hydroponics. Below I have compiled the cultivation methods of Pagoda Lucky Bamboo for everyone. I hope you like it. Environmental requirements for Lucky Bamboo cultivation

Soil selection: It is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil or semi-silt sand and alluvial clay. The soil wall should be dry or wet. If the soil is too wet, it should be Reduce watering and stop fertilizing.

Temperature requirements: The suitable growth temperature of Lucky Bamboo is 20-28℃, and it can withstand low temperatures of 2-3℃, but it needs to be protected from frost in winter. Summer and autumn are seasons of high temperature and humidity, which are very beneficial to the growth of lucky bamboo and are the best periods for its growth.

Lighting requirements: Lucky Bamboo has strong adaptability and can be placed indoors for long-term viewing with morning and evening light or bright light. Spring is the peak growth season of Lucky Bamboo, so it should be placed in a place with morning and evening light. In summer It should be arranged indoors in a brightly lit place. Potted maintenance of lucky bamboo cultivation

Purchase young lucky bamboo plants from the flower market, or use soft branch cuttings to grow young plants and place them in pots, with 3 to 5 plants in each pot. The potting soil can be mixed with leaf mold soil, garden soil and a small amount of river sand, and a small amount of roasted and mashed eggshells as base fertilizer. Avoid using clay soil and alkaline soil, otherwise it will lead to poor growth and leaf discoloration. yellow. After planting in the pot, water it thoroughly and place it in a ventilated and semi-shady place indoors. 1 After 5 to 20 days, place indoors in a well-ventilated and well-lit place.

Lighting will not fade the border. Watering during the growth period should keep the pot soil moist. In summer, while fully watering, spray water around the plants frequently to keep the surrounding air moist. A thin liquid fertilizer needs to be applied 3 times during the growth period. No fertilizer is applied in summer and winter. Lucky bamboo can usually be placed indoors in a brightly lit place. In summer, be careful to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will become dull.

In winter, it should be moved to a south-facing window sill to allow it to see more sunlight. If the overwintering temperature is above 10°C, it will grow vigorously and have green leaves. The pot needs to be repotted in spring every 1 to 2 years. In conjunction with the repotting, some old roots should be cut off and new culture soil added. For plants that have been cultivated for many years and have too many branches or too long, they should be thinned out in time to keep the plant shape neat. Propagation methods of lucky bamboo breeding

Lucky bamboo grows vigorously and has strong roots and buds. Therefore, cuttings are often used for propagation. As long as the temperature is suitable, it can be carried out all year round. Generally, stems without leaves are cut into cuttings, about 5 to 10 cm long, preferably with 3 internodes, and then inserted into the sand bed. Or in semi-silt soil. In spring and autumn in the south, roots and buds usually take 25 to 30 days to sprout, and can be put on the market in 35 days. In addition, water cuttings can also take root, and soilless cultivation can also be carried out.

(1) Cutting propagation

Cuttage propagation is commonly used in propagation and cultivation. When cutting, cut the stem segments to a length of 10 to 12 cm or 2 to 3 nodes and insert them into the sand bed. 2 Roots and buds can form in ~3 weeks. As long as the temperature is above 12°C, cuttings can be taken all year round.

(3) Propagation by divisions

You can also use the roots growing from the stem base to suck buds and propagate by divisions. Precautions for breeding lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo can be made into a pagoda shape and given as a gift, which represents auspiciousness, wealth and congratulations on getting rich; in its cultivation, attention should be paid to controlling the top and side buds so that the lucky bamboo can grow The better it is, the more ornamental it is.

1. Precautions for controlling the top and side buds of Lucky Bamboo

The branches and leaves of Lucky Bamboo tend to grow endlessly. If not treated, it will affect the viewing effect; methods to inhibit the excessive growth of branches and leaves include:

(1) Control watering. It should be maintained at a low temperature, below 18°C, and the water needs to be changed frequently to prevent roots from rotting.

(2) Topping, when the top bud of each stem segment grows to 1 cm, pull off the top, that is, fix the bamboo tower with your left hand, carefully pinch the two leaflets at the tip with the thumb and index finger of your right hand, and pull out the heart with force. Leaves, be careful not to hurt other leaflets.

2. Precautions for styling lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo has an auspicious meaning. Whether it is given as a gift or viewed by yourself, it is a beautiful enjoyment. You can also shape it according to your preference. .

(1) Pagoda shape. Lucky bamboo has strong growth, strong vitality, strong fecundity, and is easy to manage. According to these characteristics, mass propagation of new bamboo is used, and many stems of different lengths are cut to form a pagoda. The upper end of each stem must have bamboo shoots, and the bud eyes must be retained to make each The top of the layered pagoda can grow buds and branches to form a new living pagoda.

(2) Bottle bonsai. Cut the stems of Lucky Bamboo about 20 centimeters long, cut them into a vase or hanging vase, and then put the water into the water to a depth of 5 centimeters. Change the water once every few days. You can usually place it on a table in a cool and ventilated place indoors. The leaves will remain green for a long time, giving you a unique look. Interesting.

(3) Green pillar. Place two pots of lucky bamboo on both sides of the hall screen. If they are not moved or pruned for a long time, they are allowed to grow freely and soar upward. They can grow more than 1 meter high, forming green pillars.

(4) Jungle-style bonsai.

When Hsinchu grows up, you can cut off old, weak and dense bamboos and prune and shape them appropriately to create a jungle style; after finalizing the shape, peel off the lower layers of dead stems and old leaves on the bamboo trunks, and you can see the green, bright and lustrous bamboo joints, which match the mountain rocks. Set off each other to improve the viewing effect.