Comments on: We Are Not Always Lucky With Lucky Bamboo http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/ the official Flower Shop Network blog Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:16:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-21568 Jamie Jamison Adams Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:33 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-21568 Some recommendations say to change the water. Usually I just add a little of the diluted fertilizer to the water and let it be. Some recommendations say to change the water. Usually I just add a little of the diluted fertilizer to the water and let it be.

]]> By: Geoffrey http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-21372 Geoffrey Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:20:10 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-21372 ok so when I use the diluted solution I should put it in with new water? and then change the water the week after? ok so when I use the diluted solution I should put it in with new water? and then change the water the week after?

]]> By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-21267 Jamie Jamison Adams Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:34 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-21267 24 hours is all you need to wait before you start misting your plant. Once or twice a day is all you will need to mist it. Then be patient. It will take a couple of weeks for the plant to produce new growth. As for fertilizer, it is ok to use a very diluted solution of miracle grow about every three months. Good luck and keep me posted. 24 hours is all you need to wait before you start misting your plant. Once or twice a day is all you will need to mist it. Then be patient. It will take a couple of weeks for the plant to produce new growth. As for fertilizer, it is ok to use a very diluted solution of miracle grow about every three months. Good luck and keep me posted.

]]> By: Geoffrey http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-21051 Geoffrey Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:59:51 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-21051 Hi there I think I have done a few things wrong with my lucky bamboo, first I think the leaves were starting to go yellow b/c of the high floride content in my Toronto water, but before I had looked up info on lucky bamboo I assumed that it needed light (opps) so I put it in a spot where it could get sun all day...:/ so now the leaves are really yellow and the stalk was turning yellow, I followed what you said about cutting it and the rest of the stalk looks good, I am now waiting so that I can start misting it..I have a question however about fertilization..what kinda fertilizer should I use to keep it healthy I was thinking of using some liquid Miracle-Gro that I have...just a few drops in to my container, is that a good idea? also would my bamboo thrive more if I put really moist soil in the bottom, instead of just rocks? thanks Hi there I think I have done a few things wrong with my lucky bamboo, first I think the leaves were starting to go yellow b/c of the high floride content in my Toronto water, but before I had looked up info on lucky bamboo I assumed that it needed light (opps) so I put it in a spot where it could get sun all day…:/ so now the leaves are really yellow and the stalk was turning yellow, I followed what you said about cutting it and the rest of the stalk looks good, I am now waiting so that I can start misting it..I have a question however about fertilization..what kinda fertilizer should I use to keep it healthy I was thinking of using some liquid Miracle-Gro that I have…just a few drops in to my container, is that a good idea?

also would my bamboo thrive more if I put really moist soil in the bottom, instead of just rocks? thanks

]]> By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-13209 Jamie Jamison Adams Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:43:41 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-13209 Mishelle, The curly piece of lucky bamboo has been manipulated to curl. This is done through a process of exposing part of the plant to light and part to darkness. When you cut the yellow part off the new part will grow in its natural straight growth. The only way to make it curl is to manipulate it. I assume that the original curly piece was curl and then the straight piece was feed up through the curled one. You would have to do the same thing to acheive the same configuration. I wrote a post a while back that detailed <a href="http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/how-are-lucky-bamboo-spirals-created" title="How to Create Lucky Bamboo Curls">how to curl lucky bamboo</a>. You might want to read it. Good Luck and keep me posted Mishelle,

The curly piece of lucky bamboo has been manipulated to curl. This is done through a process of exposing part of the plant to light and part to darkness. When you cut the yellow part off the new part will grow in its natural straight growth. The only way to make it curl is to manipulate it. I assume that the original curly piece was curl and then the straight piece was feed up through the curled one. You would have to do the same thing to acheive the same configuration.

I wrote a post a while back that detailed how to curl lucky bamboo. You might want to read it. Good Luck and keep me posted

]]> By: mishellescott2005 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-13179 mishellescott2005 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:39:47 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-13179 hey Jamie, i just have a couple more questions for you. yes i use tap water but i will change that. the stalks are not connected just together in the vase. will it grow to curl around and grow new leaves? hey Jamie,
i just have a couple more questions for you.
yes i use tap water but i will change that.
the stalks are not connected just together in the vase.
will it grow to curl around and grow new leaves?

]]> By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-13103 Jamie Jamison Adams Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:36:03 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-13103 Mishelle, I don't think the root exposure is the problem unless the container has been without water at some period. Do you use tap water? I ask because the tips of the leaves are brown on some of the stems and this is an indication of fluoride exposure. City water systems add fluoride to their water. Although good for the teeth not so good for lucky bamboo. As for the yellowing stalk, I am puzzled it is yellow from the top down and the other stalks look healthy. At some point the stalk may have been exposed to too much light. Why it did affect the other stems is a mystery. My suggestion would be to remove the yellow stem or at least cut the yellow part off and place the stems in bright but indirect light. In other words not directly in front of a window or light source. To cut the yellow out you'll cut the stalk about an inch above a node in the green section. In the attached picture I have drawn a red line to show you where to make the cut. let the cut dry for about two days and then start misting the cut lightly once a day. Good Luck and keep me posted<p><a href="/blog/wp-content/uploads/c-13103/lucky%20bamboo.jpg"><img style="padding: 0" src="/blog/wp-content/themes/icon_attachment.gif">Attached Image: lucky bamboo.jpg</a></p> Mishelle,

I don't think the root exposure is the problem unless the container has been without water at some period. Do you use tap water? I ask because the tips of the leaves are brown on some of the stems and this is an indication of fluoride exposure. City water systems add fluoride to their water. Although good for the teeth not so good for lucky bamboo. As for the yellowing stalk, I am puzzled it is yellow from the top down and the other stalks look healthy.

At some point the stalk may have been exposed to too much light. Why it did affect the other stems is a mystery. My suggestion would be to remove the yellow stem or at least cut the yellow part off and place the stems in bright but indirect light. In other words not directly in front of a window or light source.

To cut the yellow out you'll cut the stalk about an inch above a node in the green section. In the attached picture I have drawn a red line to show you where to make the cut. let the cut dry for about two days and then start misting the cut lightly once a day.

Good Luck and keep me posted

Attached Image: lucky bamboo.jpg

]]> By: Mishelle http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-13049 Mishelle Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:34:17 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-13049 Here is a nother photo from a diffrent angle<p><a href="/blog/wp-content/uploads/c-13049/101_0223.jpg"><img style="padding: 0" src="/blog/wp-content/themes/icon_attachment.gif">Attached Image: 101_0223.jpg</a></p> Here is a nother photo from a diffrent angle

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]]> By: Mishelle http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-13048 Mishelle Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:32:13 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-13048 Hello, Im inclosing some photos so maybe it will be eaiser for you to explain to me. At the base of where the leaves come out roots are visible, Is this why the main stem started turning yellow? also can i save this stem?<p><a href="/blog/wp-content/uploads/c-13048/101_0224.jpg"><img style="padding: 0" src="/blog/wp-content/themes/icon_attachment.gif">Attached Image: 101_0224.jpg</a></p> Hello,
Im inclosing some photos so maybe it will be eaiser for you to explain to me. At the base of where the leaves come out roots are visible, Is this why the main stem started turning yellow?
also can i save this stem?

Attached Image: 101_0224.jpg

]]> By: stephanie http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-6342 stephanie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:45:12 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/we-are-not-always-lucky-with-lucky-bamboo#comment-6342 Ok thanks I will follow these directions and I will let you know of progress. Thank you sooo much! Ok thanks I will follow these directions and I will let you know of progress. Thank you sooo much!

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