22 Things to Know About Growing & Caring For Lucky Bamboo / Joy Us Garden

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  • @en8718
    @en8718 5 років тому +40

    The reason for the deliberate trained twists in the main stalks. The twists symbolizes the TURNING of fortune/luck from bad/normal to good. Thats why its trained into spirals instead of squares or other shapes . Whether it works is another thing ha ha. Hope this helps clarify

  • @elymccoy838
    @elymccoy838 4 роки тому +5

    Mine are beautiful. I had bought a arrangement when I was in college, about 12 years ago, and I still have 2 stalks of the 5 left. I have 4 other arrangements that I bought on clearance from Lowe's about 4 years ago and they are doing great. What I'll mention is when the stalk grows the lower leaves die and I pluck them off and that seems to help. And another thing, I keep mine in my bathroom with all my other plants, which is very bright indirect light, and they love it. They grew super fast and respond very well to it.

    • @gr7515
      @gr7515 4 роки тому

      did you say the stalks grows?...i've never heard of that..idk

  • @starrenee4233
    @starrenee4233 4 роки тому +13

    Transferred my lucky bamboo into soil and it flourished got taller and bushier and for my fertilizer I just used a tiny bit of orange peel towards the end of the spring

    • @tayy4258
      @tayy4258 4 роки тому +1

      star whisler do you think you should put it in water first and then transfer or just put in soil first? 😯 I have mine in soil and rocks 😣 I’m new to this idk if that’s bad or not

    • @yazmynebright5892
      @yazmynebright5892 4 роки тому

      Right what she said since the the youtuber just liked my comment instead of actually answering me. Do you recommend soil I have it in rocks and water and it's doing great thick dark green leaves but at some point should I move it to soil? I'm just wondering.

  • @nishabeharry7848
    @nishabeharry7848 5 років тому +39

    You can cut the sprouts and put them in water and they will re-root and you will have more lucky bamboo plants :)

    • @clarisserizo1521
      @clarisserizo1521 3 роки тому +1

      Should the bamboo plants stay in water or can I replant it in soil?

    • @shanleyshoupe7873
      @shanleyshoupe7873 3 роки тому +2

      @@clarisserizo1521 you can replant in soil once it has roots

  • @princesslillyunicornsaremy1087
    @princesslillyunicornsaremy1087 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for all your knowledge on this beautiful plant I just purchased a few today and I'm now doing my research on what the plants need and prefer and I love finding out from ppl that has experience with the plant

  • @1606Ebenezer
    @1606Ebenezer 3 місяці тому

    I shifted from water to soil and it’s growing beautifully. Had grown almost 4 feet. I’ve cut to 2 feet from the top and used the cut one cut to a size around 4 inches, put them in water and they to have started getting roots. Plants need lots of love and care. Changing water regularly helps all plants that are kept in water. Yes I absolutely believe that in rain water plants look happy and grow healthier.
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  • @pamgreen5324
    @pamgreen5324 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making UA-cam a more beautiful place by the showing of your videos! 🌴😃🌵

  • @ytkarl7777
    @ytkarl7777 5 років тому +35

    Great video! Just letting you know I transferred a 10 inch Lucky Bamboo from water to soil
    about 13 years ago. It grew to over 15 feet tall! I finally cut it down and am trying to propagate the cuttings.

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +3

      Wow - proof it can work! 15' is tall indeed. I just cut my Lucky Bamboo back (just the foliage part) to see how fast it starts to sprout back & where. Video coming on that. Nell

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 5 років тому +2

      @@JoyUsGarden
      How fast did it grow back?

    • @user-lr7jf5wh8y
      @user-lr7jf5wh8y 2 роки тому

      m.ua-cam.com/video/cJcbZ1KabKM/v-deo.html

    • @leandersamuelsalon1547
      @leandersamuelsalon1547 Рік тому

      4567

    • @leandersamuelsalon1547
      @leandersamuelsalon1547 Рік тому

      7654

  • @TrashMan-nq5ix
    @TrashMan-nq5ix 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for sharing! I just got my first lucky bamboo today so this video really helped!

  • @mommycares2107
    @mommycares2107 5 років тому +4

    I’ve learnt so much from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ollishagolden4626
    @ollishagolden4626 5 років тому +4

    I planted my bamboo in after having them for two months they doing very well

  • @jjeshop
    @jjeshop 4 роки тому +6

    As for alge, keep it in a fish tank 😁 perfect environment. It's nice and warm and the natural nutrients from the fish will more than likely help. You will find it grows well, and you can propagate faster.

    • @vickies197
      @vickies197 2 роки тому

      Have you ever lived in the bamboo’s natural environment? Your also not aware of the global warming going on either! 🤨 a expert on bambo says tap water is fine ! What do you think comes out of those garden hoses you use outside? Are you that dumb that you think these plant stores use purified water in nurseries ? Tell us how does it get purified in big nurseries who use hoses to water all there plants? Your tap water and your bottled water is manipulated by man ! Go drink from rivers and streams then your so called purified water bottles!

  • @sharonsmith5981
    @sharonsmith5981 2 роки тому

    I just found your channel it was very helpful. I was given my lucky bamboo from my husband about 10 years ago, it’s been in water and pebbles. It’s been transplanted once it’s gotten so tall. It likes the kitchen table grows great think is I’m running 🏃‍♂️ out of table space. Thank you for your help my daughter and I are going to propagate it tomorrow wish us luck.

  • @plantkikiwithplantdadedwin6805
    @plantkikiwithplantdadedwin6805 5 років тому +22

    Great video Nell! You mentioned about the plants Pet Safety they are toxic, toxic to ingest for animals but I HAVE to tell you, they are safe to keep in aquariums or ponds and safe for fish and other aquatic animals! helps maintain the water pH too by taking out those nitrates the fish give off. I have 3 stalks in with my 5 goldfish and I'd say they are quite 'Lucky!'
    Also Riley is such a cute co-host! And Oscar is a handsome boy.

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +4

      Great to know; thanks for sharing that. Your goldfish are living with good feng shui! Many plants which are labeled "toxic" just make animals sick. I'm not well versed on toxicity because I haven't experimented in that realm with my kitties; & why would I?! Nell

    • @jjeshop
      @jjeshop 4 роки тому +1

      @@JoyUsGarden absolutely. I always keep a few in my tanks.

  • @hilarysvariety5839
    @hilarysvariety5839 2 місяці тому

    Lovely lady.

  • @matthewa1729
    @matthewa1729 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much for the quick video filled with amazing advice! I have too many hobbies, so I don't have a lot of time to go shopping for a book 😭 but I'd still like to care properly for my Mr Bamboo!

  • @MiscellaneousMichelle
    @MiscellaneousMichelle 5 років тому

    One of my favorite plants lucky bamboo

  • @amandasophia1780
    @amandasophia1780 2 роки тому

    I’m so glad u covered the yellow stalks mine just died from that iv had it almost 5 years😭I just bought a new one with the 3 twists

  • @deanwinchester6654
    @deanwinchester6654 4 роки тому +1

    Good tips, planning to get a rain barrel for all my plants.

  • @ec8927
    @ec8927 5 років тому +4

    “A friend that was more than an acquaintance...” That bamboo is lucky.

  • @KateInTheCity
    @KateInTheCity 4 роки тому +1

    I've not potted them in soil from water but I do start mine in water and then transfer them to a mix of stone and coco coir and they love it. I've had my mother plants for well over 5 years.

    • @christeengresham7605
      @christeengresham7605 4 роки тому

      KateInTheCity How do you start it in water from seed??? I can’t find anything on how..?

  • @pamgreen5324
    @pamgreen5324 4 роки тому

    I love your bubbly attitude, and you have such a beautiful patio.😃🌴🐹

  • @velmamcreynolds2850
    @velmamcreynolds2850 5 років тому

    I have at this time is growing lucky bamboo in soil and it is doing good

  • @marial.5153
    @marial.5153 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, this is so helpful 😄

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +1

      Glad to hear it Maria! There's a blog post with 2 more points: www.joyusgarden.com/lucky-bamboo/ Nell

  • @rinathayer6119
    @rinathayer6119 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @teelivesaboundantlight8440
    @teelivesaboundantlight8440 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @devakikaren
    @devakikaren 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Sharing with Houseplant Hoarders group on FB. They will love it.

  • @Blasianpower2
    @Blasianpower2 2 роки тому

    I just planet mine in rocks 🪨 when my initial thought were to put it in dirt sooo now I’m going to replant it and maybe make some more I love it to be honest

  • @joelellie7578
    @joelellie7578 4 роки тому

    Great video. Thank you so much. Iv learned alot now i think i will stop killing mine

  • @anitaking6357
    @anitaking6357 Рік тому

    I learned a lot from your video, THANKS!

  • @lolasamemoto8262
    @lolasamemoto8262 2 роки тому

    Lovely love it

  • @alfrancis8
    @alfrancis8 4 роки тому +2

    I had a lucky bamboo for over 2 years and it was doing fine then i decided to upsize the container and also moved it to a different location, and that was a mistake! It was a very sunny location with some direct sun for about an hour a day..... :( I saw it not doing too well and moved it back to the original spot after 2 weeks but some damage was done already, and its been amonth and it doesnt seem to be recovering and the leaves are yellowing. And chance I can save it? Shall i prune it or cut it back ...etc?

  • @charlescox2840
    @charlescox2840 5 років тому +3

    Love your cat, and I am not a cat person! Thank you for the information.. I want to keep mine in the fish tanks I have outside. Of course after winter passes.

  • @franceslorenzo1229
    @franceslorenzo1229 5 років тому

    I just got a lucky bamboo and i have a qeustion where the leaves are growing theres yellow dead layer and idk if i need to cut it or just clean it cause it kind of just looks like dead leaves

  • @Kasia-cj3ve
    @Kasia-cj3ve 5 років тому

    Gel balls are good for lucky bamboo? or better aquarium stones? if I
    would like to use it........I keep lucky bamboo in the water , I think
    it does not harm the plant

  • @evergreenplants9589
    @evergreenplants9589 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @christinas7506
    @christinas7506 11 місяців тому

    The sprial shape is done by using special plant lights, (as it is a low light/shade loving plant) but they put the lights way to the side & then as the plant grows they just kind of spin or turn the plant so that as it grows it grows in the direction of the light, since it is still basically "seeking out the light"🌱. It seems to me that this is probably somewhat time consuming but I've never tried it myself, so TBH, IDK 4sure..?!? But I do know that is how it's done. 👌🏼😜👍🏼

  • @magiedaniels4708
    @magiedaniels4708 4 роки тому

    I didnt know about tap water being a problem... And I have brown tips...transfering it to larger container ...... Are clay pots ok to use?

  • @greggaunt1563
    @greggaunt1563 4 роки тому

    Well, now! I learned that the plant should not be in an easterly facing window in Tucson. My late wife had a couple of these given to her before she died (so much for being "Lucky") and they were placed in or near our easterly facing, Tucson window and the leaves burned as you mentioned. They'll be moved but to were...?

  • @ilianita24
    @ilianita24 4 роки тому

    Hello. I was given a lucky bamboo plant but the stalk is brown. I have had it since November

  • @lovetoclearclouds7017
    @lovetoclearclouds7017 Рік тому +1

    I bought a Lucky Bamboo recently. I watched a few vids on transplanting and learned it can grow in water or soil.
    So I transplanted to a larger vase with no drainage hole. I put a couple inches of pea pebbles in before the potting soil. The grower had planted it in potting soil. So far, so good.👌🏼
    I did some research on Lucky Bamboo to find out about toxicity and pets. What I found said it was ok with pets.🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @christinas7506
    @christinas7506 11 місяців тому

    *& Oscar looks amazing for 19 cat y/o!! It would seem he IS a lucky kitty!! 😻😽

  • @Sky2theRim
    @Sky2theRim 5 років тому +2

    Oscar looks very full of life, my Nan's cat was about 16-18 maybe and was a lot less Spritely

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +1

      Hi Dan - Oscar is doing just fine & showing little signs of aging. His companion Riley is 10 years younger & keeps him on his toes. I don't like it that he's getting older but I'm glad he's aging pain free (so far!) . Nell

  • @yazmynebright5892
    @yazmynebright5892 4 роки тому +6

    Do you recommend that I move my bamboo plant from just water and rocks and move it into soil? I've had it about two years and it's doing great. Nice thick dark green leaves, I'm just wondering if at some point it's supposed to be in soil.

    • @yazmynebright5892
      @yazmynebright5892 4 роки тому +1

      Why do you UA-camrs like the comments instead of actually answering the questions?

    • @JubeeBijou
      @JubeeBijou 4 роки тому +3

      @@yazmynebright5892 I think people "Like" your comment because they have the same question. I am wondering the same regarding water verses soil.

    • @yazmynebright5892
      @yazmynebright5892 4 роки тому

      They never respond

    • @emilybratz709
      @emilybratz709 3 роки тому

      I am growing mine in rocks and water as well and so far she is doing good. But I am wondering the same thing

  • @terrypete3173
    @terrypete3173 4 роки тому

    I have a couple of bamboo plants, some are in water, and some in dirt. In my opinion the ones in dirt seem to be more healthy, in my opinion

  • @slightlydistressedslug6627
    @slightlydistressedslug6627 4 роки тому +2

    Doesn't distilled water not provide nutrients the plant may need? I literally know nothing about plants so I have no clue.

  • @joliamuy2599
    @joliamuy2599 5 років тому

    Hello joyusgarden..can lucky bamboo survive in winter season because my bamboo now has a yellow leaves and I don't want my bamboo to die..pls help to rescue my bamboi.. thank you

  • @debbied3660
    @debbied3660 Місяць тому

    What is the difference between lucky bamboo and the other kind?

  • @Donewith.u
    @Donewith.u 5 років тому +2

    Good info you are very knowledgeable

  • @26nay
    @26nay 4 роки тому

    I have three lucky bamboo in a nice size glass vase. I've had it since October 2018. I've noticed a film on top of the water and one is starting to turn yellow. Help. Wait I'm heading this in your video now

  • @AnneFrancis-pu9ug
    @AnneFrancis-pu9ug 2 місяці тому

    Where do you buy them. I can find them I live in canada

  • @louis20122
    @louis20122 2 роки тому

    At 4:50, is it o.k. to trim the roots so they are not too bushy?

  • @stella3615
    @stella3615 2 роки тому

    One of my stalks of my lucky bamboo how do I save it?

  • @shanleyshoupe7873
    @shanleyshoupe7873 3 роки тому

    its my understanding that bamboo will grow taller if you propagate the cut off sprouts. they wont look the same on the top but they eventually grow stalks and can be like 6ft tall.

  • @nyc0053
    @nyc0053 5 років тому +6

    Agree, everyone is told that lucky bamboo is a low light plant. Not true. My lucky bamboo, I call - 幸运的竹子, prefers medium light.

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +4

      I'm glad you agree. I often see it billed a a "very" low light plant which I haven't found to be true. Much better growth & health in medium light conditions. Nell

    • @nyc0053
      @nyc0053 5 років тому +1

      MUCH

    • @aida087
      @aida087 5 років тому +1

      Good morning Joy and yes I totally agree with you. My Mom just last Friday, gifted me two baby Lucky Bamboo shoots that she rooted in water. I put them in water in a cute little white ceramic pot with marbles to anchor them and dechlorinated water tucked in a low light corner of my kitchen. Since then, the stalks have started to turn yellow so I removed them from the pot and marbles, and placed them in a clear jar with new water just a few feet from my southeast-facing window. I hope they recover.😊

  • @brittanyespinosa1883
    @brittanyespinosa1883 Рік тому

    why do the tips of the leaves turn brown?

  • @kamalambigaipm9720
    @kamalambigaipm9720 2 роки тому

    Wheather we need to change water

  • @iddybiddyladybugleeza262
    @iddybiddyladybugleeza262 3 роки тому

    Wish me luck I’m trying again

  • @kestane123chesmo
    @kestane123chesmo 3 роки тому

    hi snell

  • @gerardshorticultureculture7579
    @gerardshorticultureculture7579 5 років тому +4

    I have 1 plant it was transferred to dirt. It was In water

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +1

      Others have said that too Gerard. Thank you for sharing! Nell

  • @maryhelgesen5309
    @maryhelgesen5309 3 роки тому

    Do the stalks themselves grow.

  • @stella3615
    @stella3615 2 роки тому

    My lucky bamboo did not dry out, I use distilled water and I have not used fertilizer. One of my stalks is turning light.

  • @vickies197
    @vickies197 2 роки тому

    I also talked to 3 different plant stores and they use tap water and another lie they are exposed to all kinds of weather ,including floods!

  • @hpeteacher9445
    @hpeteacher9445 5 років тому +3

    Hi Nell! How are you?
    I transfered Lucky Bamboo from soil to water years ago. I had to rinse all the soil off the roots, using room temperature water. I also changed the water weekly at first, too make sure the water stayed clean. I also use distilled water for my LB. The plant is growing nicely. Hope that helps answer your question?
    I have watched your videos about your Ponytail Palms. I bought a large one last year and it was doing great. It had a lot of new growth. This week I woke up an all the new, light green growth had bent and collapsed into the old, dark green stems. WHAT HAPPENED? If you have a clue, please let me know. THANKS!
    Gerry,
    😐

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +2

      It sure does! Looks like others have had good luck with that too. Thank you for sharing, much appreciated! Nell

  • @matthewparker5497
    @matthewparker5497 3 роки тому

    You leves turn yellow because there in water if you put in soil you will be fine always pot them in 3 5 7 odd numbers for the luck

  • @Krachuken
    @Krachuken 5 років тому +1

    How do you get a thick stalks ?

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +1

      Hi - I bought it that way. The stalks haven't gotten any smaller or larger over the years. The growers offer some with even thicker stems. Nell

    • @Krachuken
      @Krachuken 5 років тому +1

      @@JoyUsGarden I bought the original one with thick stalks but the new shoots I propagated in water, but they continue to be slim unlike the original one I had bought. Any ideas ?
      Would transplanting them in soil with added fertilizer nutrition make a difference ?

  • @shellydurunna
    @shellydurunna 5 років тому +3

    I grow it in both. I'd say do you

  • @jalvarado0481
    @jalvarado0481 5 років тому

    💚🌱🌿

  • @penefelty9223
    @penefelty9223 4 місяці тому

    Why is my bamboo not as green as yours it's a yellowish color

  • @jmadeniun
    @jmadeniun 5 років тому

    Beautiful...🌷🍀🌹JM Adenium 🇧🇷 Subs 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jorgecanales798
    @jorgecanales798 4 роки тому +3

    If the stalks turn yellow, it’s best to prune it. After cutting off the yellow part, seal it with candle wax so no bacteria can get in the open wound. Also to prevent root rot or yellowing, never put gravel or water retentive gel balls over their roots. If y’all are using gravel, make sure the stalks are above the gravel. Never use water retentive gel balls, they may contain chemicals that may rot the roots of your lucky Bamboo, that happened to unfortunately. Hope this helps y’all :) 🎋🌱💚

  • @maryhelgesen5309
    @maryhelgesen5309 3 роки тому

    How about zero water. I have a zero water pitcher

  • @kerriwolfton3195
    @kerriwolfton3195 5 років тому +1

    What causes the plant to get root rot?

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  5 років тому +3

      Kerri - It's usually due to a build up of bacteria in the water over time. Nell

  • @velmamcreynolds2422
    @velmamcreynolds2422 4 роки тому

    Lucky Bamboo real also Brown if you keep it in the sun too long it will Brown and die

  • @sasquatchdonut2674
    @sasquatchdonut2674 3 роки тому

    I only grow it in soil. What I’ve usually seen, it rots in water

    • @jocelynbaldwin9361
      @jocelynbaldwin9361 2 роки тому

      Thx for the infos., start rooting one in water today.😊

  • @fayekrupski9965
    @fayekrupski9965 5 років тому

    My two Lucky Bamboo are in water, but do NOT look as Beautiful as yours :( They are taking forever to grow.

    • @nvg1526
      @nvg1526 5 років тому

      Maybe more light?

  • @louis20122
    @louis20122 2 роки тому

    I don't see all five elements (water, wood, earth, fire and metal) in your lucky bamboo arrangement.

  • @MsLouisVee
    @MsLouisVee 5 років тому

    I love it... you’re right UA-cam is just an excuse for us to show off our pets

  • @user-pd7di5xm8r
    @user-pd7di5xm8r 3 роки тому

    Is that cat dead?

  • @jessewilliams8497
    @jessewilliams8497 4 роки тому

    You don’t know what your talking about they can grow with a lot more water half of my stem is in water and they grow faster that way

  • @vickies197
    @vickies197 2 роки тому

    Hope you know it’s toxic to your cat lady ,it’s also toxic to dogs! But there you are with yours in your cats reach

  • @erichart9725
    @erichart9725 4 роки тому

    It is NOT a bamboo. They are Dracaenas.

    • @sannienoot
      @sannienoot 3 роки тому

      She already said that? Lmao

  • @vickies197
    @vickies197 2 роки тому

    Lier it’s toxic try watching other peoples videos or ask expert growers funny how easily I found out they are toxic to cats and dogs!

  • @g34z
    @g34z 4 роки тому

    This lady has less than basic knowledge. I wouldn't listen to her

    • @ashblairwil7314
      @ashblairwil7314 4 роки тому

      She lost me at the water level🤦‍♀️

  • @H8ALLwokes
    @H8ALLwokes 4 роки тому

    This has been the most UN-educational i've seen on the topic.....what DO you know about these plants? Keep em in water!?

  • @IAmHumanJake
    @IAmHumanJake 5 років тому +3

    Not really great video. More then half the things you mention the answer was idk