Changing Lucky Bamboo Containers
August 23rd, 2009 | By: Jamie Jamison Adams
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Ask the Expert: Re-plant my Lucky Bamboo
As you can see from the pictures my lucky bamboo plant has (I think) all but outgrown its original glass planter.
I would like to re-plant it in the new planter (see picture).
Will it look okay in this new planter?
Can I use rocks to fill it (along with the small pebbles it came with) and if so what kind of rocks I should use?
Clean and wash them?
What else do I need to be aware of?
Thanks
JD
Plant Expert Reply:
I think the lucky bamboo will look fine in the crytal shoe. You have two options: 1) You can place river rock pebbles in the container. You will need to wash the rock first with warm soapy water and then rinse them before placing them in the shoe. 2) Don't place any pebbles in the container – I have had lucky bamboo in a vase without pebbles.
When you transfer the lucky bamboo use distilled water. You might lightly prine the roots at this time. The lucky bamboo may go into transplant shock for a couple of weeks. Don't panic just let it be and it will come out of it.
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Thanks for your prompt response which brings a few more questions to mind:
My plant is over 30 inches tall from top of pebbles to tip of leaves, so what do you think of keeping it in original vase AND cutting it back to replant in the crystal "shoe" ?
Plant has 4 stalks (one being twisted) that the shoots have grown out of.
There are 3 very healthy stalks that form the top height.
IF you think that is okay, where do I trim and how do get them prepared for their
"new home"?.
Lastly, if I decide to take and move the whole plant, how do I remove it from the original planter without damaging the root system, etc?
"Prine the roots"…. what does that mean? Did you mean to type prune?
Thanks again
JD