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I have 2 bamboo plants that have out grown the braid. I have tried to rebraid them but the stalks are not that strong they have grown about 1-2 feet past the braid. Do I cut the top off or what should I do? Tina
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Tina,
Braided lucky bamboo has to be maintained as it grows. The braids are developed by manipulating the stalks with light similar to the way you create spirals or curly lucky bamboo. Since your’s are way pass the manipulation length, I would cut the stalks to a more manageable size. You will need a piece no longer than two inches to manipulate into the braid. You will use the spiral technique to help you braid the stem. Use the light to bend the piece in the direction you want the braid to go. Braiding will be an off and on process. You will bend the lucky bamboo in the direction it needs to grow and then you will let it grow without manipulation for a while. When the stem grows to the suitable length, you resume the manipulation process. As for the pieces you cut off of the plant, root them into new plants. You might want to read a previous post discussed how to root a cutting from lucky bamboo .
Hopefully this information will help you. If you are unsure where to make the cuts send me a picture and I will tell you to make the cuts. Please keep me posted.
