That plant, which grows in apartments and is called indoor bamboo, does not apply to the variety of bamboo that grows in the wild. Wild bamboo is a herbaceous plant, though, sometimes stretching to forty meters. In room conditions under the name of indoor bamboo, a variety of dracaena, or rather dracaena Sander or Sanderian, is grown. And it is closer to woody plants than to herbs. The reproduction of bamboo at home and its cultivation in the future have their own nuances. For this reason, you need to know as much as possible about this plant and its care.

Plant description

The plant has a bare, smooth stem. On the top of the trunk there are shoots and leaves. The barrel is fleshy and usually grows straight up, and can bend in a spiral. This bush has a bright green or gray-green color, but there are also straw-golden shades. If the plant is illuminated by bright sunlight all day, its color becomes dark green. The height of the perennial does not exceed one meter, and the trunks may be several.

The leaves of perennial grow straight from the trunk. When cutting the top of a plant, it gives side shoots and a new top. Most flower growers believe that this perennial does not bloom in indoor conditions, but if the sunder dragonza is properly cared for, she can give a beautiful arrow of white flowers with a strong and very sweet aroma. But not all varieties of this type of dracaena bloom.

The roots of the plant are not very powerful and grow in bunches at the end of the stems, without going deep into the soil. They are located close to the surface of the earth.

This type of dracaena is considered a lucky plant. For this reason, many who are fan of Feng Shui theory, tend to grow this flower at home.

Nuances of care

Sanderiana is an unpretentious plant and survives even in adverse conditions. But to get a beautiful and elegant bamboo, it is important to know some features of plant care. Since the root system shallows into the ground, the pot for him is chosen wide and shallow.

This room perennial does not need constant transfers. If the roots of the plant begin to crawl out of the pot, they can simply be cut.

In addition, indoor bamboo does not like drafts, even in summer, and there is no reason to talk about winter time. For this reason, the window where the bamboo stands should not open. If Sanderiana falls into a draft, she will die.

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Lighting

Dracaena Sander is very light-loving and grows well with high-quality lighting, but it must be protected from direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves and cause them to turn yellow. If there is a lot of light, the plant starts to lose leaves. In this case, you need to rearrange the pot on the window, where there are no direct rays of the sun.

It is better to place the plant on a window that “looks” to the east.

Watering

It is necessary to water regularly, so that the soil in the pot does not dry completely, there should be a lot of water. The fact is that this perennial can grow simply in water, without soil, and in such conditions it grows better than in soil. In case of a lack of moisture, the leaves of the fern twist and wither, and with an excess of moisture, the roots may rot, and the leaves will begin to turn yellow - so the plant needs drainage.

Top dressing

For this purpose, it is better to take fertilizers intended for feeding all varieties of dracaena. Sprawling perennials need to be fed every month, and in the summer, fertilizing is carried out at least once every two weeks, and in winter the bamboo does not need such frequent feeding, they are fertilized once a month.

Temperature

The permissible temperature is 18 ° C - 30 ° C, that is, Sanderiana does not require a strict, special temperature and easily adapts to the usual temperature in the room. If the temperature is above 30 ° With or below 18 ° C, the plant can get sick.

Humidity

Special moisture regime for perennial is not required. It does not need to be sprayed, but dust must be removed from its leaves. This is done with a special sponge.

While this tool is used florist very rarely. This method is not common when growing Sanderians in apartments. Yes, and many fans of these colors do not know what it is. Hydrogel is sold in specialized flower shops. The perennial is placed in a vessel with water and hydrogel capsules. Capsules change their shape and color over time.

For such content dracaena does not require special conditions. Fertilize with this cultivation of bamboo only twice a year. Water is added when it starts to dry.

Features of growing in water

To be able to grow a flower in water, its roots are well washed in running water. After that, check for damage. If there are scratches or cracks in the root system or the stems, they should be removed. And you can remove about a third of the roots. Water for planting bamboo must be distilled or separated. The plant is placed in a glass jar (a vase can be used for this purpose). The roots need to be fixed with beautiful decorative stones, which should be boiled beforehand, as for an aquarium. Then the prepared water is poured into the vessel. After two weeks, the water is changed, but if the water has become turbid, water replacement is carried out earlier. Change the liquid and when the leaves of the bamboo begin to turn yellow. Add nitrogen fertilizer to the water. Then this plant feeding is given every 28-30 days. Suitable for this fertilizer, which is used for palm trees and pretsenovyh perennials.

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Many fans of this indoor bamboo are often interested in the question of how to propagate bamboo at home. The most common breeding of indoor bamboo is grafting. But still, with dry air in the room, this dracaena does not feel very comfortable.

Apical grafting

This plant is easy to propagate using cut tops. The top of the stem is cut about 15 cm down. Then the stalk is placed in a vessel with water in which “Heteroauxin” is diluted, and after the roots appear, the stalk is planted in the ground.

Stem cutting

Most often this method is used if the tip of the plant has perished. With the help of a sharp blade, the stem is divided into several parts, which can be rooted simply in water, with the stimulator dissolved in it.

You can plant cuttings in the ground for rooting, but this method is less effective.

Breeding knees

Perennial still multiply with the help of caps. Where there are bulges on the knees, the plant may have roots. Therefore, the cutting, on which there is a thickening, is immersed in water and constantly changes it so that it is fresh. As soon as the roots appear, young bamboo is planted in the ground.

Propagation by division of roots

Adult plants of indoor bamboo can be propagated by dividing the roots. To do this, during transplanting, the largest stalks are separated along with the roots and immediately planted in a separate pot or in a vessel with water. If the process is planted in a pot, it is watered abundantly for several days. The young plant does not like abundant lighting, so it should be put on the window, where there will be diffused light.

Seed propagation

If the store offers seeds of indoor bamboo, you should not resist the temptation. Dracaena seeds practically does not reproduce, because the purchase of seeds will be a mere waste of money, nerves and time. Bamboo will not grow from these seeds, and if anything grows, it will not. So it should be remembered that for a plant bamboo seed propagation is unrealistic.


Plant description

Consider a more detailed description of the Bamboo.

Homeland of growth

The birthplace of bamboo is Australia, Asia and America. Tropical parts of these continents.

REFERENCE!  To grow, the family needs warm weather and high humidity.

Stem

The stalk of bamboo is something between a stalk of a tree and a grass. The height reaches forty meters. The crown is branched. Growth happens at an incredible rate. Sometimes it reaches a full meter per day. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world.

Shoots


The shoots are solid both inside and outside. The core is bright yellow, has available knees of air chambers. If bamboo is going to be eaten, it is harvested after it rises.

The shoots in this case must be very strong, surrounded by leaves, which must be removed before cooking.

Bamboo shoots contain cyanogenic glycoside. Its properties cease after holding the bamboo at high temperature, for example, in the oven.

Leaves and branches

The leaves are lanceolate. Petioles are incredibly short. Multi-flower spikelets, either alone or in large inflorescences, are attached to the branches. The branches of bamboo are only scaly leaves. The rest of the leaves stick directly on the stem.

Root


Bamboo root is very developed; able for a short time to spread over a huge distance. From the rhizome also grows a large number of powerful stems.

Fetus

Bamboo fruit forms only once in a whole twenty-five years  as bamboo blossoms exactly once in twenty five years. It blooms strongly and abundantly, while covering vast areas. After flowering, bamboo shoots die off. Only rhizomes are preserved.

Care

Bamboo is actually a very rare representative of its kind. Potted varieties can be more than a meter high, but they can be trimmed, thereby maintaining the required height. Representatives of the species require constant scrupulous care, as in their structure they are quite specific.

REFERENCE!  A moderate temperature is preferred for content. When the heat is over 30 degrees, the leaves of the plant begin to dry out.

Bamboo flower, which withstands small sub-zero temperatures, but do not risk better, keep it warm.

Lighting

Any member of the flora and fauna needs light. Sunny or artificial. Bamboo also needs to be kept in a sunny place, but sometimes taken from there.

With its constant presence in the sun, the leaves can burn out, dry out.  No, they will not die, but their appearance will not please you. In summer, the plant is best kept outside, in a windless place.  Perfect greenhouse or greenhouse.

Watering

In the summer it requires frequent watering, in the winter more rare. The main thing is to prevent the earth ball from getting too dry.  But re-wetting also should not be.

Make the soil wet for an hour after watering; it should remain dry until the next watering.

IMPORTANT!Since, in nature, bamboo grows in humid areas of the globe, it should be often and abundantly sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle in room conditions. It should be done at least once a day.

Fertilizers

Bamboo is a plant that simply needs fertilizer to strengthen its natural strength. In the summer it should be fertilized every two weeks,  since this is a period of growth. In winter, it is not necessary to fertilize at all. As a fertilizer, use any sweep for indoor plants. You can buy at any specialty store.

Young plants are transplanted strictly in spring. Do it once every two years.  The soil must be nutritious. We recommend special purchased land, as the rhizomes of the plant are powerful, and they need land, which can supply them with the necessary level of nutrients. The pot should be wide and tall.  as much land is needed. The bottom of the pot can be equipped with drainage.

More information about the care of bamboo at home can be found.

Diseases and pests

There are many reasons that your plant suddenly began to deteriorate and turn yellow. In order to avoid this, you should follow the instructions for care, as the cause of the disease can even be bad water or soil, badly flavored with mineral salts and fertilizers.

Often the culprits are fungi and various infections. And not only the leaves turn yellow, but also the bamboo trunk.

Leaves that have suddenly turned yellow should be cut off.  Places on the stalk where there was an infected leaf - neatly cut and sanitized. For the role of a disinfector suitable charcoal, which should slowly dissolve the damaged area of ​​the stem. After the disinfection procedure, the area can be waxed.

Indoor bamboo quite well copes with many sores. But you still need to know the symptoms. Learn the main diseases of indoor plants in time to save the plant life.

Spider mites  - The most frequent pests that affect this plant. Wash the flower with soap and water, after which it should get better. If you want your home bamboo to be constantly in good shape, then make its habitat conditions as organic as in nature where the plant lives. So it will feel "at ease". After all, nature is nature. She will take her anyway.

It is necessary to observe the organicity of all factors: temperature, humidity, the amount of mineral substances, etc.  If you do everything the way a plant needs, then your decorative bamboo will be a great addition to the interior and will last for many years, serving faithfully. If not, then within a year the plant will simply die.

You can find out more about common diseases and pests of bamboo.

Cane bamboo since ancient times was used by man.The plant is widely used in traditional medicine. With it, decorated the interiors of home and gardens. The healing properties of bamboo have also taken place in humans. On the basis of bamboo, medicines are made that treat many diseases. Bamboo is an excellent decoration decoration, but it requires careful care.

Useful video

You can get acquainted with a more detailed description of bamboo in the video below:

Knowing how to care for a bamboo plant, you can permanently preserve the green color of the stems and visual appeal. Dracaena Sander can symbolize well-being and success. Feng Shui signs say that it attracts favorable chi energy, charging a person with positive energy.

How to grow bamboo at home

The plant is often called happy, so many people try to plant it at home, creating an oriental style of apartment interior. Dracaena stems are able to survive in a pot with clean water or soil under a variety of conditions. They can easily be twisted into a spiral, bend, make decorative compositions. Bamboo lacquers are unpretentious, but care must be taken to ensure that the leaves do not turn yellow. Grow a healthy plant will help:

  1. competent watering;
  2. top dressing;
  3. desired air temperature;
  4. the correct form of the container.

Knowing how to care for bamboo in a container, you can grow a beautiful plant. The size and height are directly dependent on the root system. Since the pot area is limited, the length of the stems will also be limited. In this case, they will be thinner and shorter. In order to completely limit the growth of dracaena, it should be replanted every three years, changing the ground. You also need to remember that bamboo leaves are toxic, so they can not be stored in a place accessible to animals or small children.

Conditions and proper care for bamboo in a pot are as follows:

  1. The soil should always be moderately wet: the dracaena does not like an environment that is too wet or dry.
  2. The temperature is about 18-28 degrees.
  3. Good drainage.
  4. Soft light, no bright sunlight.
  5. Every month you need to feed the indoor plant.

Bamboo in water

Dracaena Sander grows slowly. Its main feature is that it cannot bloom. However, with proper care, the plant will give a large number of bright green leaves. You should first place the segment in a test tube with water, wait for the roots, then transplant into the ground. For a start it is worth learning how to keep bamboo at home in water:

  1. A long and thin container should be chosen so that the bamboo cuttings are held vertically.
  2. Fill the container with water by about three quarters.
  3. Weekly change the water.
  4. Fertilize the plant every 2 months.
  5. Put the planted stalk on the window sill, but protect it from too bright light.

Bamboo care at home

In order to attract good luck to a house, having grown a solid plant, the following rules should be considered:

  • Plant a houseplant can be in water or soil.
  • It is better to use a pot 5 cm wider than the stems.
  • Periodically fertilize indoor bamboo.
  • Do not forget to water, otherwise the stems can dry out.
  • Do not allow direct sunlight.
  • Remove dead or yellow leaves regularly.

Illumination

How to care for bamboos in the apartment? Regardless of where the cultivation takes place (in water or soil), the requirements for light will be the same. The effect of light on plants is enormous: the color of the leaves, the height of the stems and their viability depend on it. Dracaena loves a lot of light, but suffers from the influence of bright sunlight that causes leaf burn. If the lighting is dim, it contributes to slow growth. Deprived of sunlight, the plant reaches out to it, the stems become deformed, become crooked and ugly. The leaves lose their saturated color and quickly turn yellow.

Temperature conditions

Dracaena requires moderate air temperature. The plant is afraid of drafts, so do not put the pot next to the door or windows that often open. At what temperature does bamboo grow? It ranges between 18-30 degrees. However, it is not recommended to place the container under a heater or conditioner so that the leaves do not turn yellow.

Air humidity

Bamboo home loves moderate humidity (about 35-50%), especially in hot weather. To provide him with comfortable conditions, you should use a humidifier, and another - spray the leaves every couple of days with a spray can. By creating familiar indoor conditions for dracaena, it is possible to avoid the appearance of cracks on the stems and prolong the life of the houseplant.

How to water bamboo

Dracaena loves regular watering, but the process must be correct. It all depends on where it grows - in the soil or water. If the plant is in a container, the roots should be covered with water. This level must be constantly maintained by pouring liquid into a vase. Every couple of weeks the water needs to be changed to fresh and clean. Only distilled or melt water should be used, because dracaena is very sensitive to salts and chemicals, especially in moderately moist soil.

Watering bamboo should be done every few days, along with spraying the foliage from a special can. Sometimes the soil in the container is dry to the touch, but this does not mean that it is worth increasing the amount of liquid. It should be remembered that excessive watering can harm the plant: the tips of the leaves will turn brown and it will dry.

Top dressing bamboo

Dracaena does not require a large amount of fertilizer and can be in clean water for a long time. The first 2 weeks the plant is better not to feed at all, because an excess of nutrients will harm the plant. How to fertilize bamboo at home? You can use ordinary water from the aquarium (if the plant is in a vase) or water-soluble fertilizer for indoor plants with a high content of nitrogen (N) to feed the draderns of sander. Feed should be every month, starting with the arrival of spring.

How to transplant bamboo from water into the ground

Dracaena can grow in water or vases with hydrogel, but it behaves best in the soil. Planting a happy bamboo in a suitable container and a new soil will improve the health and prolong the life of the plant. How to plant bamboo in a pot:

  1. You need to choose a container whose diameter is several cm larger than the base of the bamboo stalks. Transplanting a deep, wide pot is best. There must be at least one drain hole in the container.
  2. Fill the container with 1-2 cm of moist soil. There should not be any fertilizer in the soil.
  3. How to transplant bamboo from water into the ground? Should:
    • Take hold of the stalks at the base, pull them out. Shake roots gently if necessary.
    • Place the dragon fruit in the cooked pot.
    • Add more soil by filling most of the container.
  4. You can water the plant until moisture starts to flow from the bottom of the pot. Once this happens, the drain pan should be emptied.

Trimming Sander Dracaena

The plant can reach huge sizes. If lucky bamboo is too high for a room, it is worth cutting the stems, removing 1/4 of the length. Cuttings is better to plant in a pot to grow a young dragon-seed. The plant is very tolerant of pruning, so its height can be easily adjusted. How to cut bamboo:

  1. It is necessary to remove dried or small shoots at ground level.
  2. To prevent the growth of the stem, it should be cut off above the branch point.
  3. Regular removal of thin branches promotes vertical growth.
  4. You can trim the lower branches for aesthetics.

Why bamboo turns yellow

Dracaena is an evergreen that periodically drops leaves. At first they turn yellow, then fall off, and this is an absolutely normal process. The greatest foliage losses are observed in the spring. However, there are other reasons why bamboo leaves turn yellow:

  • low content of nutrients in the soil;
  • excessive feeding;
  • lack of water, light;
  • poor drainage;
  • low air temperature;
  • low humidity;
  • drafts;
  • the presence of harmful chemicals in the water.

Bamboo reproduction at home

Dracaena is one of the fastest growing plants. It can multiply with seeds, rhizomes, or cut parts. How to grow bamboo from a scion? Need to:

  1. Water the plant the day before pruning.
  2. Choose a suitable escape. It should be long and green.
  3. Remove foliage from the appendix, leaving a few ripe leaves at the top. This contributes to the formation of new roots.
  4. Remove escape. A very sharp knife or scissors should be used to cut a length of 1 cm from the place where the appendix meets the stem. The smoother the cut, the less likely the occurrence of a bacterial infection.
  5. To preserve the stem, it, too, will have to be cut 1 cm below the area where it was connected to the shoot.
  6. Treat the trimmed area with candle wax to avoid bacteria.
  7. Put the cutting in the water (it stimulates root growth better than the soil).
  8. Put the vase away from the light, as direct sunlight can damage the plant. After 1-2 months dracaena should give a few roots. After that it can be planted in a pot with soil.

Diseases and pests

The healthy stem of the dracaena is surprisingly resistant to pests and diseases. If spots appear on it, this may indicate a variety of problems. Some bamboo diseases and pests are spread in stores that sell infected plants. For this reason, you should not buy it through the Internet, focusing only on the photo. It is better to ask the seller whether there was a special treatment, and also inspect the dragon flower yourself. It should not be stained and yellow leaves.

Not knowing how to care for bamboo, you can prevent various diseases. What problems may arise:

  • the appearance of stains;
  • fungus;
  • tobacco mosaic virus;
  • mold on the stem;
  • root rot.

Video: How to care for a flower dracaena sander

Fashion for rare plants has always existed, over time, the status of "unusual" tried on many indoor flowers, which later became completely familiar. At the present time on the wave of popularity is a plant, imported from Asia, bamboo decorative, in the photo below you can see it in all its glory.

Exotic in the apartment

Room bamboo is in many ways unusual and not usual for growing in an apartment plant. His fellows, who make up the rainforests, reach a height of 35-40 meters. The decorative version grows much more slowly, and, in fact, is a kind of dracaena, known as Dracaena Sander.

This plant is a dense ringed trunk with a lanceolate rosette of leaves at the crown. Special attractiveness gives the ability to form from the trunk fancy bends, often it is bent in the form of a spiral. You can consider examples of such fantasies of bamboo in the photo in our article. Room bamboo is a lush green unpretentious guest, but he also needs some attention and proper care.

The choice of "place of residence"

Since dracaena sander is a plant of hot climate, then he needs to choose a suitable place, warm, with a sufficient amount of indirect sunlight. As an ornamental plant, bamboo can be grown in small pots by individual specimens or by a whole family, leaving the stems straight or twisting them in a spiral.

Sometimes indoor bamboo is combined with other exotic flowers, for example, with an orchid. In a room where ceiling height and bright lighting allows, you can create your own miniature forest by planting plants in large outdoor tubs.

The main criteria for successful growing drayseny are:

  • proper lighting, temperature, fresh air;
  • air humidity and soil;
  • fertilizing and regular transplanting.


Basic rules of care

To grow bamboo at home does not require much effort, it is only important to regularly follow some simple rules.

Lighting, temperature and "walking"

To grow a bamboo house requires a large amount of light, but the direct exposure to the sun it does not tolerate, ultraviolet can leave burns on the leaves. The best place to grow bamboo is windows facing south-west or southeast. If this is not possible, the plant should be pritenyat from the scorching summer sun. In winter, with a lack of natural light, especially when the windows overlook the north side, the flower needs additional lighting.

Sander perfectly adapts to temperature changes. But, despite its tropical past, raising above 35 ° C suffers heavily, its leaves turn yellow and fall off, after all, the plant dies. The minimum comfortable temperature that Dracena Sander is able to withstand - 13 ° C.

Like any indoor plant, bamboo needs fresh air. In the summer it is useful to take it out to the balcony in the evening or leave during the day in partial shade. In winter, “walks” are replaced by airing, but care must be taken that the plant is not in a draft and does not freeze.

Watering and maintaining humidity

The condition of decorative bamboo depends little on air humidity, it is not pretentious, but responds well to occasional spraying. For better "breathing" it is useful to wipe the leaves once a week, removing dust from them.

When watering, it is necessary to find a “middle ground”, overdrying the soil has a negative effect on the plant, but an excessive passion for irrigation will not bring any benefit. The best mode for bamboo is once every 5-7 days, depending on the weather. In the summer, with increased evaporation, watering should be more frequent, in winter, respectively, more moderate.

It is very important to remember that standard tap water containing active chlorine can destroy bamboo. Ideally, for irrigation it is necessary to use melt water, but in reality it is quite problematic. You can do this: hold a plastic bottle filled with ordinary water in the freezer for a day, then remove, defrost, drain, leaving a residue. Water for irrigation is ready!

Transplanting and feeding

To grow indoor bamboo, home care must include the use of mineral fertilizers. For this, universal complex fertilizers, fertilizers for palm and Dracena fertilizers are well suited. In the summer, the nutrient mixture is administered with a break of 21 days, in winter there is a decline in vital activity, and feeding is carried out every 1.5-2 months.

The rapid growth of this plant requires regular transplantation. Young saplings need an annual change of soil and a more capacious container. Adult plants are transplanted every 2-3 years, it is important not to damage the delicate root system. The composition of the soil mixture for homemade bamboo is as follows:

  • sod land - 2 parts;
  • clay - 2 parts;
  • humus and peat - one by one.


Growing methods

Bamboo at home is grown in three ways:

  1. In a flower pot in the ground.
  2. Directly in the water.
  3. In a tank with hydrogel.

For planting in the soil is taken a mixture intended for dratsen, in a flower pot should be fairly free, as the plant develops rapidly. The soil should always be moist, but not swampy.

When grown in water, the plant is fixed with decorative stones (pre-boiled) in a transparent vase. Water for planting is prepared by the same rules as for watering, it must be changed every two weeks. If the plant leaves began to turn yellow, there was an unpleasant, rotten smell from water, it should be replaced immediately, and the stones and pebbles should be well washed and boiled.

Hydrogel is a convenient modern planting material, retains moisture, protects the roots, and unusually decorates the interior. Very easy to use, requires only regular watering and periodic feeding. You can see how the bamboo room is made in the photo at the end of the article.

Frequently asked questions when growing

Why do the leaves and trunk turn yellow?

There are many possible reasons and you should check each of them:

  • yellowing of the leaves can cause a lack of moisture, unpurified chlorinated water, high air temperature (above 35 ° C), sunburn, an excess of mineral top dressing;
  • yellowing and dying off of the trunk is possible with an excess of moisture, and when grown in water, it is not a timely replacement of the liquid;
  • frostbite, frequent stay in the draft.

It is necessary, first of all, to eliminate the cause, cut off the dead trunk below the yellowing zone, it will not be restored.

Why does bamboo grow very slowly?

The reason is, as a rule, the lack of nutrients, especially in plants grown in water. Another reason may be too dim lighting, short daylight hours. You must enter the correct feeding schedule and change the place of the "habitat" of the flower.

Why do leaves become sluggish and twisted?

Here the opposite situation is low air temperature. To normalize the condition of the plant, it should be moved to a warmer place.

What do the tiny dark spots on the leaves say?

Most likely, this defeat fungal infection to save the bamboo, care at home implies the fight against this scourge. To do this, spray the leaves and soil with any suitable fungicidal solution sold in specialized stores.

Reproduction of decorative bamboo

Despite the fact that bamboo seeds can be found on sale, it is extremely difficult to grow a plant at home. For breeding more often used cuttings remaining after pruning. They are rooted in a glass of water, then transplanted to a permanent place of residence. Here is the bamboo room in the photo.

Houseplants are becoming more and more popular - people from exotic countries. Breeders improve them to such an extent that it becomes quite comfortable in our apartments and houses.

If you want to bring something unusual, oriental and creative into your interior, then bamboo is a plant just for you. It is only necessary to choose a special type of this plant - indoor bamboo. Home bamboo is nothing but a certain type of Dracene - Drazenza Sander. This is a very unpretentious plant. Planting indoor bamboo can be either in the ground or in ordinary water.

Indoor bamboo is sold in many flower shops. If you can not find it, order. To do this, contact your florist.

The stalks of indoor bamboo are very often added to flower bouquets and compositions for their decoration. Bamboo will be especially pleasant for fans of Feng Shui teaching. After all, the owner of such a plant becomes more successful and happy. Feng shui indoor bamboo is a symbol of well-being.. It is called the bamboo of happiness or luck bamboo.

But in order for this element of Feng Shui to take effect, you need to put it in the right place - the southeast part of the house or, in extreme cases, the room.

The appearance of indoor bamboo

Indoor bamboo is an evergreen plant.It is a stem of green or golden straw color. Stems are bare or leafy. At the top of the stem are leaves. They are saturated green (brightness depends on the degree of illumination), have a lanceolate shape.

Blossom indoor bamboo at home infrequently. It can be individual flowers or flowers that are collected in inflorescences - panicles.

Location in the house of indoor bamboo

At home, indoor bamboo usually lives for a very long time, but under proper maintenance conditions (light, proper location, air humidity, etc.).

Small copies are best placed in the house on the windowsill, as in the depths of the apartment they may not have enough light. And with a lack of light, plants (especially old ones) lose their lower leaves, which is detrimental to external beauty.

Windows are best suited from the east and west sides of the house.  But still the plant from the window should be separated with light curtains of tulle - this is an excellent protection from exposure to direct ultraviolet rays.

Remember that in order for the bamboo of happiness and good luck to help you realize your plans, place it in the right place for feng shui: in the south-eastern part of the room. But if there is not enough light for him, then it is better not to put him there. Poor development of bamboo will not bring the owner anything but problems.

Large copies of indoor bamboo can be planted in buckets or tubs and put also at the window, so that they have enough sunshine.

Care for indoor bamboo

Growing a bamboo house is not difficult, it is only important to know its requirements for environmental conditions.

  • Bamboo - very light-loving plant. In the summer, periodically take it out to fresh air, but protect it from wind and drafts.
  • By the temperature of the bamboo room is quite stable.
  • Sensitive bamboo, in addition to lighting, also to watering. In summer, watering should be abundant, in winter - moderate.
  • Maintain and a good level of moisture for the plant, it will only benefit him.
  • For planting and growing indoor bamboo, you must use spacious pots. Do not forget about dressings. Buy a special fertilizer for the Dracena family in the flower shop.

So, content factors for indoor bamboofollowing:

  1. Lightingit requires a fairly abundant. Bright places will do, but protect the plant from direct sunlight.
  2. Temperatureshould be moderate, in winter should not fall below 13 ° C.
  3. Air humidityincreased. It is necessary to regularly spray leaves with water at room temperature.
  4. Wateringprofusely moderate. The soil should be wet, but avoid waterlogging. In winter, watering should be limited.

Propagation of indoor bamboo

Breeding bamboostem cuttings, offspring and apical shoots, sometimes seeds. Seed breeding in indoor conditions is almost impossible, therefore the only breeding method available for growers in indoor bamboo is grafting. It is better to cut the plant in spring, when spring new, young shoots appear. Reproduction is made during transplantation.

Land for planting cuttings, choose a well-fertilized, it is better to buy a special one (for the Dracene family). A pot even for small propagated plants is needed spacious, since bamboo grows quickly both in the field of visible vision (stems) and in the field of invisible (roots).

Replace indoor bamboo in the spring of once every two years.. During the growing season from April to August, indoor bamboo should be fed every two weeks. You can use for this complex fertilizers for indoor plants, which are sold in flower shops. Very beneficial effect on the plant loosening the soil, so increases the access of air to the roots.