Lucky Bamboo Fungus On Roots
The roots of my bamboo plants acquired fungus over the course of a 2 week trip out of town. I rinsed them thoroughly, but the plants are still declining in health. I was thinking of cutting off the root ball. Is this a fatal maneuver? How might I save them?
Cheers, Robert
March 16th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Robert,
It is perfectly acceptable to cut off roots and let the stalks develop new roots. In this case I think that would be the best course of action. Be sure to clean your lucky bamboo container and fill with fresh water. Use distilled water for best results.
August 1st, 2009 at 8:41 am
I am not sure if I have fungus or something else growing on my Lucky Bamboo plant. It would seem there are little root-like growths coming out of the base of one of the leaf shoots of my plant. The stalk itself if green and thick but the top most growth where the leaves are coming out is starting to turn yellow and when I trimmed away the dead leaves I discovered this growth coming out of the plant. It seems to grow out and then wrap itself around the leaves then turns brown…I can’t seem to find any website or research that would indicate what is going on. Any advice?
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
Nathan,
It maybe a fungus. THey can all look a little different. Can you send a picture?