In the section on the question How to care for bamboo? Houses. IKEA- DRACAENA bamboo is now growing, lives in a beaker given by the author Polina Furtseva the best answer is To make friends with dracaena is not difficult at all: her appearance will show what your pet is missing.
You may be frightened by the yellowing leaves along the bottom of the trunk, which the dracaena gradually discards - this is a slow natural process of the flower’s life. The foliage remains only at the top, and the trunk is exposed. But the brown tips and edges of the leaves will already signal troubles. Test the dracaena habitat for dry air, strong drafts or occasional watering: the ground at the roots should never dry out, and all dracaena should be sprayed regularly. For the same reason, brown spots may appear on the entire surface of the sheet. But at the same time, readers of MirSovetov need to remember that in the winter, watering is slightly reduced, otherwise the plant may die. The optimal watering regime is once a week, in the summer - two. Strong waterlogging of the soil is also fatal, since it leads to stagnation of water in the roots.
Based on practice, if the apartment is not too dry, then dracaena will feel fine even without frequent spraying. Unless in the summer heat, the shower just does not hurt. Although the leaves must be either sprayed or wiped away from dust. Dracaena is one of the lovers of a small shadow, and dry spots on the leaves may occur from exposure to the bright sun: the leaves are corny burning. However, if the sun doesn’t burn through your windows all day, then most likely the dracene will be cozy there.
For some year, my two trees stood in different rooms. One on the window with enough light, and the other on the window with shutters, which regularly completely opened in the morning, but nevertheless, the shadow remained. Both of them grew perfectly with equal treatment and even let out side shoots. But only after a while I noticed how sharply different they were: what was in the light had a powerful crown and broad strong leaves, and the one that had shade, the foliage was much narrower and looked pretty, besides too thick. The difference was in the pale color. So it’s still not worth putting a dracaena in the dark corner of the room. Unless the whole room is completely flooded with light.
Temperature can also harm the plant: a threshold of + 12 ° C in winter. A large drop can cause the death of dracaena. The fact that it freezes, say soft twisted leaves and also with brown edges. A plastic window is quite suitable, even on cold winter nights, the tree does not have to be removed from the windowsill.
Bamboo spirals can often be found in bouquets. But, unlike other cut flowers, this unique one does not fade at all, but continues to grow and gives roots in water, thereby as if hinting at its desire to stay in your house. And, if you have not grown indoor bamboo at home, it's time to try!
Indoor bamboo (photo)
In fact, what we call home bamboo has nothing to do with real bamboo! Bamboo in nature grows in huge sizes - up to 38 meters tall. It is a valuable culture, used in construction, the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, weapons. By the way, it is even eaten! Bamboo prefers tropical forests and is not grown at home, because it has no miniature "relatives".
happy bamboo
The usual for us indoor bamboo is actually a dracaena, or rather, its variety - Dracaena sanderian. The dracaena class contains from 40 to 150 species. The habitat of palm trees falls on the countries of Africa, South America, Southeast Asia. Other varieties in this article. The name "dracaena" is translated as "female dragon", probably because of its predatory appearance! But the energy value of the flower, on the contrary, is positive and kind.
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Drazen is called the "tree of happiness." An ancient Aztec legend tells of a certain warrior who fell in love with the daughter of the high priest. The strict father of the girl agreed to give her daughter only under one condition - if leaves appear on a dry stick that he stuck in the ground within 5 days! The young man in love hopefully watered a lifeless stick and on the fifth day she came to life.
The whorl of dracaena varieties of Sander, or Sanderian, is sold in stores, calling it “lucky bamboo” for its resemblance to a tropical fellow: it really looks like a miniature copy of it. Therefore, scientists for a long time could not find a place for this species, either recognizing its relationship with bamboo, then referring to agave. As a result, Drazenovs were recognized as his relatives.
The spiral-shaped form of Sander dracaena is not at all its natural feature! Such an original plant is obtained by placing a small sprout in a curly cone, and when it grows up and takes the desired shape, freeing it. Under natural conditions, decorative bamboo will grow even, forming a lush bush with short leaves on the crown. However, you can independently try to give it the desired shape by directing a small stalk around the stick or column. Young plants, until their trunk is woody, are quite flexible and amenable to formation.
Over time, the stem of an adult dracaena becomes stiff and forms “constrictions”, which are sleeping buds. At home, dracaena - bamboo grows to 70-100 cm tall. It looks best in group landings.
How to care for indoor bamboo grown on water and in the ground
For a long time indoor plants have become an integral part of interiors. But at the same time, such prevalence bypassed the evergreen decorative bamboo. Although this particular representative of the flora is able to bring a creative and unusual element into the home environment. Under suitable conditions, this miraculous exot will grow for a long time. Therefore, if you prefer unusual plants for your home, you need to know what kind of care a plant requires at home.
Indoor bamboo is a representative of the species Drazen, and belongs to unpretentious plants. It is possible to grow indoor bamboo both in ordinary soil and in water.
Plant description
Such bamboo is used in the interior as an individual element, or in group floral arrangements. This indoor flower is especially popular among fans of Feng Shui art. And therefore, in addition to the scientific name - Dracaena Sander, such a plant is called the "flower of happiness, good luck and prosperity." This is a room culture stalks of green (sometimes with a straw shade) color, which can be bare and leafy. Leaves growing on top of stems, lanceolate and saturated green. And caring for an amazing indoor bamboo growing in water or soil will not be difficult if you create the optimal environment for growing it. And this article will tell you how to care for such a "green pet" at home. As well as how its reproduction is carried out.
Basic care rules
Caring for bamboo growing in residential and office premises is based on where the plant is grown - in water or in the substrate. But there are basic provisions that determine the location of the flower at home.
When planning to grow indoor bamboo, you should free the window sill of the east or west window for it. In this case, it is desirable that the flow of light onto the plant is blocked by a light curtain. Thus, the "green pet" will have enough light, and ultraviolet light will not harm him.
If you are guided when choosing a place at home for the content of bamboo with the provisions of the Feng Shui teachings, then it is better to arrange the flower in the southeast part of the room. However, do not forget that indoor bamboo with a lack of light will develop poorly and lose leaves, which will greatly affect its decorative effect. Therefore, care for this representative of the flora must begin with the right choice of place.
The temperature regime also does not depend on the environment in which it is grown. Therefore, it is better to keep such a plant at a temperature of +18 to +25 degrees. It easily withstands indoor bamboo to increase the temperature, especially on hot summer days, up to +30 degrees. To moisture, the bamboo stems are not demanding. However, try to regularly dust the leaves.
Further care must be carried out, based on the environment of its maintenance. So, there are only two ways to grow. And to take care of the plant in both cases is not difficult. Let's consider each of them in detail.
We grow bamboo stems by placing them in water
Indoor bamboo will feel good in water, if you do not forget to change it regularly. As mentioned earlier, such a decorative culture is not whimsical. It is enough to take time once a week to change the water in a container with bamboo to provide it with optimal conditions.
Bamboo, whose roots will be constantly in the water, will quickly and harmoniously develop. In such conditions, this indoor plant is capable of reaching a height of 80-200 cm. This will help create your own tropical corner in the room if you take good care of the green guest.
Plant nutrition should be carried out about 1 time in 2-3 months, combining the procedure with watering. Special fertilizers are used for these purposes. As a rule, top dressing is done by adding mineral fertilizers to the water when it is changed to fresh. Do not forget that if care for the bamboo in this regard is not carried out and does not nourish the plant, then it will soon turn yellow, and may even dump all the foliage.
Bamboo growing in water can be combined in groups. That is, several stems can be tied with a beautiful ribbon and put in one pot or glass. Of course, if they are small, such a container can be placed on the windowsill. If you have adult stems reaching a height that does not allow them to be placed on the windowsill, plant them in a deep vase or bucket. As a rule, such vessels with bamboo are placed at home on the floor by the window.
When caring for representatives of this evergreen culture, do not forget that ordinary water does not suit them. For irrigation or as a permanent growing medium, use only soft, standing water. Melt water is best suited. It is not difficult to make such water yourself; just fill a plastic bottle with ordinary water and place it in the freezer for a couple of days. After which, it is thawed to room temperature and applied.
We grow bamboo stems planted in the ground
In Dracaena soil, Sander grows better and faster, unlike that grown in water. And look after her easier. This is because moisture in the soil does not stagnate for a long time. In turn, this is considered favorable and simplifies overall care. Selecting a specific soil is not necessary. It is enough to purchase in the nearest flower shop the usual substrate for indoor plants.
Caring for bamboo, whose stems grow in the ground, is much easier. Initially, because there is no need to constantly change the water. It is only necessary to irrigate regularly and prevent the soil from drying out. Bamboo, which has recently been moved to the ground from water, needs special attention and watering. In winter and in cold periods, it is better to water the plant in moderation, avoiding stagnation of moisture in the soil.
Excess moisture in the soil can affect the appearance of mold. And this disease is the first enemy of such a houseplant as bamboo.
Bamboo growing at home in the ground also needs fertilizer, as well as one whose stems are in the water. Top dressing is carried out periodically. As a rule, fertilizers are used for such procedures for other representatives of dracaena.
Breeding methods
Reproduction of indoor bamboo can be carried out according to one of the options:
It is almost impossible to grow such a plant from seeds at home. The process of seed germination is difficult, as well as how you need to take care of the seedlings in the future. Not very simple is the reproduction of such a plant in the first two ways - shoots and offspring.
Therefore, the most affordable and easiest way for lovers of exotic exotic vegetation is cuttings. It is best to reproduce using cuttings in the spring. At this time, young shoots appear on adult stems, which subsequently become planting material.
For rooting cuttings, it is recommended to use the same soil intended for planting the Dracenovs. As a container for planting, you need to choose a spacious pot, despite the fact that the young shoots are small. Because indoor bamboo grows rapidly not only in the visible area, but also in the invisible (roots in the pot).
The easiest way to reproduce, combining it with a transplant. Like cuttings, transplantation must be done in the spring. As a rule, the need for its implementation occurs 1 time in 2 years. At the same time, for the first time, both young cuttings and newly transplanted plants should be looked after more carefully. To watering and wiping leaves, it is worth adding loosening of the soil. So, you can increase the access of fresh air to the roots, and the plant will take root faster.
As can be seen from the article, growing in water and in ordinary soil, indoor bamboo is unpretentious. This is not only a spectacular plant, but also grateful, which can quickly respond to proper care. And, if you look after the rapidly growing bamboo in its proper form, you can soon turn your home into a real tropical corner.
The bamboo is room. Care and reproduction
The second way, quite unusual for traditional plant growing, is planting and caring for bamboo in water. To do this, take a vessel with clean, filtered water, pebbles are poured on the bottom, and a plant is planted. Drainage should not exceed the level of the root system of the plant. The only condition for caring for bamboo in the water is frequent change and topping up.
Indoor Bamboo: Care and Reproduction
To grow Sander's bamboo, you can use seeds or the cuttings method. It is best to plant in March, when natural distillation begins. To propagate indoor bamboo, the seeds are soaked in water until completely germinated. Then planted in soil, which includes:
Propagation of indoor bamboo is also possible by cuttings. To do this, pinch off and put in the water shoot. After 3-4 weeks, he will have roots, which means that it will be possible to plant the plant in the ground, water or hydrogel.
Caring for a houseplant bamboo Sander does not require special, complex procedures, but if you create comfortable conditions for it, the plant will delight you with its original appearance.
You can spin the plant yourself:
Young, not yet time to wood stalks, bend as you need and secure with wire. After a few weeks, the fasteners can be removed, and the stalk will be fixed and take shape.
What does feng shui teach bamboo mean?
In order not to cause trouble, compositions with 4 stems should be avoided. It is considered unfavorable by feng shui.
It is also customary to "plant" animal figures: dogs, elephants, pandas or frogs to bamboo happiness. It is believed that they have a beneficial effect on the energy of the plant.
Trimming and propagating bamboo in water
Cropped shoots can be used as cuttings for plant propagation. Remote shoots are placed in a jar of water until the roots appear. Slices at the stem of the plant should be lubricated with liquid wax to prevent decay in the water.
If the plant shoots poorly, then you should pinch or cut off part of the trunk and then new green leaves will appear on the sides.
Two ways to grow indoor bamboo
Homemade bamboo is an evergreen, ornamental plant, with the help of which a little exotic of China can be introduced into the interior. In fact, with genuine bamboo growing in nature, the indoor flower has no related roots. In the conditions of apartments, everyone is accustomed to see Dracaena Sander, who, thanks to an amazing resemblance to an Asian shrub, got this name. To grow indoor bamboo, taking care of it will require a lot of time and effort, but the result will exceed all expectations.
Features of bamboo care at home
The birthplace of dracaena is tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. The plant can reach a height of more than 1 m, leaves of bright green color, slightly twisted, no more than 20 cm long. The longitudinal stripes on the trunk - sleeping buds - give the flower a resemblance to real bamboo.
Lighting
Caring for your home bamboo will not require too bright lighting, the flower tolerates partial shade well enough, and scorching sunlight can cause leaf burns. Best location - rooms facing east, do not put bamboo on the windowsill, it is better to place it near the window on a special stand or pedestal. So he will not only feel more comfortable, but also decorate the interior.
Air temperature
The temperature range at which it is recommended to grow the plant is quite wide. Home bamboo will feel great in rooms with air temperatures from +17 ° C to +28 ° C. The flower does not have a pronounced dormant period, so in winter you will not have to change the conditions of detention.
Attention! The plant should be protected from drafts, especially in winter when ventilating the premises.
Air humidity
A bamboo house plant will require a special microclimate similar to the tropics familiar to it. Regular humidification is the key to a beautiful and strong flower. Spraying is not recommended; moisture accumulation on the stems can lead to their decay. It is better to put a decorative wide container filled with water and river pebbles next to the pot. Dust particles from the leaves and the trunk can be removed using a moist cotton pad or finely porous sponge.
Watering Home Bamboo
The flower prefers a humid habitat, so watering is necessary frequent and plentiful. Care must be taken to ensure that the soil never dries up and always remains slightly moist. In winter, the plant will require less moisture, so watering can be slightly reduced, but continue to focus on the state of the substrate.
Water is needed only melt or rain, which complicates the care of indoor bamboo. Experienced growers recommend "cooking" melt water using the freezing method. Pour tap water into a plastic bottle and put it in the freezer. After, thaw the resulting ice at room temperature.
Composition of soil for growing homemade bamboo
The soil should be loose, well permeable to water, however, compositions containing a large amount of peat should be avoided. The best option is garden soil mixed with sand:
To grow homemade bamboo, good drainage is necessary, it should occupy at least 25% of the total pot volume. You can use broken brick, clay shards or expanded clay of medium fraction.
Fertilizer application
Growing bamboo home, care for it should include regular feeding. The plant responds well to minerals, especially to the content of trace elements such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, for this reason a special composition for dracaena should be purchased. The fertilizer contains all the necessary substances in the right amount, a suitable composition can be found in the line “Flower happiness”.
Frequency of feeding: in the phase of active growth every 20 days, from October to March - 1 time in 2-3 months.
Important! If the leaves turn yellow, this is a signal that the flower may not have enough nutrients.
Planting and replanting indoor bamboo
The root system of the flower grows quite quickly, so young specimens are recommended to be replanted annually. With each transplant, a new larger diameter pot should be selected. The capacity should be deep enough and moderately wide, from the stems to the edge of the pot should remain at least 5 cm.You need to pour a little earthen mixture on the drainage layer, then plant a plant, distribute the rest of the mixture evenly around bamboo, slightly compact and moisten. After planting, the flower especially needs moist soil, so watering will need to be given special attention.
Growing indoor bamboo in water
Instead of land, bamboo is successfully grown in containers of water. In such conditions, the flower will feel much better, in addition, the flower grower will be able to create intricate compositions that adorn the interior.
The most beautiful bamboo will look in a glass vase in the form of a cube or cylinder. You can lay decorative stones or shells at the bottom, but before you put them in a container, you should disinfect them well, dousing with boiling water.
To prevent bacteria from developing an unpleasant odor in the vase, charcoal is recommended to be added periodically. It not only has a mild disinfecting effect, but will also benefit the plant. Water for caring for indoor bamboo should be taken exactly the same as for irrigation - melt or rain, and change it in a vase every week. Rare changes of water can lead to the formation of mold on the root system of the flower.
Features of reproduction of home bamboo
The easiest way to propagate is rooting the shoots. The resulting shoot can be placed in a glass of water and wait for the root system to appear, or immediately root in the ground. To grow young bamboo, peat and sand mixed in equal parts can be used; drainage holes must be in the tank to ensure good aeration of the soil. For successful rooting, dracaena should be kept in a well-lit room, watered abundantly and often.
Diseases and pests of indoor bamboo
Serious diseases rarely affect the plant, most often a deterioration in appearance provokes poor care for home bamboo. Yellowing of the stems and leaves usually occurs in the following cases:
Dry leaves should be cut immediately, after 5-6 hours, after the places of the slices have dried, they can be treated with charcoal powder. Leave the coal on the plant for a couple of hours, then remove it and cover the cut with soft wax.
Sometimes you may notice that the stems of the plant begin to dry out. Most often this happens due to too bright lighting, you should rearrange the flower in another place and watch it.
Pests also try to bypass the bamboo, but in dry and hot weather can be seen on the leaves spider mite or thrips. To combat them, they use modern chemical preparations, for example, Fitoverm, or folk remedies.
Home bamboo can not only become a wonderful decoration of the interior, but also a great gift. It is believed that the plant brings happiness, luck and prosperity, and is also a symbol of perseverance and masculinity.
Homemade bamboo care video
Bamboo home care
Bamboo is a high evergreen deciduous plant family of cereals and cereals are among the most unpretentious plants. Cereals are rarely affected by diseases and pests. Bamboo is a giant grass and has a reputation for being the most easily grown fast-growing crop. Due to its natural high adaptive properties, bamboo easily adapts to any climatic conditions, temperature changes and soil characteristics. In this section of bamboo home care, we will look at the general principles for bamboo care at home that you may encounter. And these care tips for growing bamboo at home will help maintain healthy, fast and happy bamboo growth.
Fertilizer: Fertilize bamboo with nitrogen fertilizers. Bamboo loves nitrogen fertilizers, most types of bamboo have two growing periods per year, the stems grow very quickly, until their final growth in a few weeks to two months, and the nutrient requirements for rapid development are very high. Fertilize in spring and summer, 4-3-2 (4- nitrogen 3- phosphorus 2- potassium, these are the basic elements necessary for the health of all plants), these figures do not need to be accurate, most importantly quite high nitrogen fertilizers. As a natural source of nitrogen for bamboo, and this is the most effective fertilizer compost or manure horse, cow, chicken droppings. It is also possible to fertilize with general lawn fertilizer, but it is not as effective as organic manure of animal manure. Bamboo has two main phases of development per season. The first time you need to fertilize in early spring, in March, bamboo accumulates energy to produce new shoots. The second time should be fertilized in mid-summer, as the rhizomes begin to expand. In autumn, you need to fertilize with less nitrogen fertilizers 2-4-4. A reduction in nitrogen fertilizers in the fall and an increase in phosphorus and potassium will suspend the bamboo vegetation process and give bamboo better prepared for the winter period. Phosphorus, in contrast to nitrogen, shortens the growing season, and potassium improves the general condition of bamboo, and indeed all plants, the cells thicken and the plants become more drought-resistant and frost-resistant. Wood ash, excellent as a fertilizer, ash is rich in phosphorus and potassium and many other trace elements in an easily accessible form, and there is no nitrogen in the ash at all. Do not fertilize in winter.
Watering - Bamboo is a moisture-loving plant. Watering two, three times a week is usually enough. Bamboo moisture-loving plants. If bamboo is not often watered, but abundantly, the roots grow deeper in search of moisture and nutrients, the bamboo will be more winter-hardy. Bamboo will be able to receive water and nutrients even when the topsoil is frozen, since evergreens need moisture and nutrition to maintain the green mass of leaves all year round. Watering should be abundant, since the most active zone of bamboo roots is at a depth of 20-30 cm and abundant watering should provide at least moisturization of at least such a layer of soil. Frequent and minor irrigation not only does not benefit all plants, but even harmful, frequent and superficial irrigation provoke the growth of surface roots, the roots cease to grow inland, where there is more moisture and minerals, which is especially detrimental in winter. In winter and especially in the first years, the roots of bamboo should be protected (pine bark, leaves, peat, straw, a layer of at least 5-10 cm.).
If you notice bamboo leaves sliding down, this is a natural natural process used by bamboo trees to protect themselves from moisture loss in drought and frost, but when the leaves roll down, the tips dry out, the leaves become faded and lose their decorative appeal, dehydrated bamboo does not get enough moisture. Water abundantly as soon as possible, not only the aerial part of the bamboo, but also the roots can suffer from dehydration during the hot season, water more often. Adjust the watering schedule, from a lack of moisture in the plants, reproductive organs are laid abnormally and formed, the plant slows down growth, leaves are poorly developed. To avoid this, a thick layer of mulch will help. And as a gardener by examining the soil and leaves, you need to properly adjust the frequency of watering.
Shearing and trimming - Shearing and trimming can be done throughout the year except in winter. All types of bamboo love cutting and pruning, as well as cutting weaker canes so that new stems receive more light and strength. All organic residues should preferably be composted. Bamboo stalks usually live up to ten years, but may begin to dry out and lose their decorative appeal earlier. Removing old stems on an ongoing basis in bamboo running is critical to maintaining, improving health, and achieving higher growth of young stems. The more old stems will compete for nutrients and the light with young stems will decrease the overall attractiveness of the bamboo grove. Remove old and weak stems at the soil level. It is recommended to remove old and weak stems at least once a year. When growing giant bamboo for wood, more growth can be promoted by removing more weakened stems in the grove up to 30-40% of the stems. Removing weak stems will give space, nutrients, and more sunlight to grow bamboo to gigantic proportions. Pruning and thinning will work wonders for healthy, fast growth and the look of bamboo. Also in the shrub species of bamboo, you need to remove old stems.
Bamboo home care: Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulis’ thin bamboo shoots should be removed.
Indoor bamboo: care, reproduction, disease
Bamboo room care, although it does not require painstaking, but without properly carried out molding looks deplorable. This plant came to us from the expanses of Asia, today there are about 80 species of this beauty, which can not be attributed to either shrubs or trees - these are completely separate unique creatures that amaze with their beauty.
What else is specific about indoor bamboo (as Drazen Sander is used in everyday life)? Care for him must be arranged correctly so that the handsome man always has a decorative look. He conquers with his foliage, an unusual trunk, which can be formed independently. No plant can boast of such benefits, not even a monstera or guzmania.
Homemade bamboo: how to care and propagate at room conditions? This question often arises among those who decide to grow this extraordinary creature at home. We will analyze in detail what problems will have to be faced and how to quickly fix them.
Key Care Factors
The soil for rooting is taken “For Dracaena”, the pot needs a spacious one. Young shoots need a lot of light, excellent watering and top-dressing every two weeks - these are the main criteria for rapid growth.
About growing bamboo (Dracaena Sandera) is described in the video.
- We transplant in a brand new pot
- The appearance of small spots of dark color on the leaves indicates the presence of a fungal disease. In this case, it is necessary to treat the trunk and foliage with fungicides, more often arrange the ventilation of the room.
- bluish - bamboo at home grows up to 40 cm;
- motley - reaches a length of 1 meter;
- muriel - the plant exceeds 2 meters in length.
- fungal diseases - it is possible to recognize the presence of fungus by leaflets, as a rule, the symptoms of the fungus are black specks and spots. To treat a flower, it is necessary to treat it with fungicides. As a prophylaxis, it is recommended to avoid high humidity and not to neglect regular ventilation;
- vitamin deficiency - slow plant growth and yellowness of leaves - these are signs of a lack of nutrients. In order to correct the situation, it is necessary to fertilize the soil and water more intensively;
- excessive cooling - the darkening of the leaves and the stem indicates that the plant is in an unacceptable temperature regime. In order to warm the flower, it must be rearranged in a warmer room or artificially raise the temperature.
- offspring;
- shoots from the tops;
- sowing seeds.
Bamboo, which is fairly simple to care for at home, needs to be regularly transplanted once every two years. A pot for this needs to be taken more each time, since this handsome man is growing rapidly. Adult plants can be transplanted every 3 years, but young ones need an annual change of pot. In this case, the soil mixture should be of the following composition: two parts of sod, clay soil, one part of peat and one part of humus.
After transplanting during the vegetative period, it is necessary to organize top dressing with organic, complex fertilizers. When transplanting, care must be taken, the rhizome must not be damaged.
Diseases, growing problems
How to care for bamboo and prevent irreparable incidents? It is important here to immediately determine which problems or diseases may arise. Most often, they are associated with non-compliance with the rules of cultivation, although spontaneous attacks by pests are possible.
Among the main diseases it is necessary to note the following:
Caring for bamboo at home is not so complicated. The main thing is to pay enough attention to the green pet, when transplanting and reproducing, follow all the recommendations that experts share.
How to grow bamboo at home
Many housewives grow a large number of indoor flowers, which they love and cherish. Each housewife chooses flowers, focusing on some particularities. For some, the most important role is played by aesthetic beauty, for someone - the growing conditions. This is due to the fact that some plant lovers have no time to look after their pets, so they try to choose very unpretentious species.
Among all the many you can attract homemade bamboo, which is really worthy of attention.
This wonderful plant looks very nice in indoor compositions, in greenhouses or just on the windowsill.
If you decide to grow this wonderful plant, you need to know how to care for bamboo, the talisman of happiness, at home.
For bamboo, humidity and warmth play an important role, because it belongs to tropical plants, which is why it prefers warmth and regular rainfall, which at home is replaced by watering and spraying.
It is important to choose the right place to stay for this plant, where there will be a moderate amount of both light and shadow. Immediately after acquiring a plant, fertilizer should not be used, as it is usually used in stores.
Watering is regulated according to the local climate. If the soil in the pot dries up very quickly, then watering is necessary as often as possible. If the humidity is moderate, then do not water it every day. It also depends on the type of bamboo itself. It does not hurt to observe the reaction of the plant to watering. If you overfill the plant, then the leaves begin to sag, and with insufficient watering, the leaves twist.
It is also possible to grow bamboo at home in water or in a special gel, but there are some features. If you decide to grow bamboo in water, then first you need to buy special mineral fertilizers that are carriers of useful substances that contribute to the proper development of this type of dracaena.
Propagation of the plant of happiness
Reproduction of bamboo is a fairly popular topic, since this flower is popular. Usually, the division method is used when the stem is cut into several parts. At the same time, you can cover the sections with soft wax. It is forbidden to use hot wax, as it is possible to burn the plant. Thanks to the wax, the stem does not dry out.
Bamboo for good luck
It is also advised to place the plant in certain areas of the house. If you place bamboo in the south, it will bring you glory, in the east - love, and the location of bamboo in the southeast will bring you an increase in income.
Such a plant will be a wonderful gift for your loved ones and friends. If you wish your loved ones happiness and good luck, then give this flower that will bring prosperity to their lives. Of course, if you do not explain how to properly care for this plant, and it will disappear from them, then no magic miracles will obviously happen. That is why it is important to follow the bamboo care regimen, and then the plant of happiness will make your life happy.
Bamboo: the intricacies of care and breeding at home
Bamboo is among the exotic plants that quickly won the recognition of the owners of apartments, houses, offices and restaurants. The flower is used not only as a source of oxygen, but also as a fashionable detail of a modern interior. Its popularity is growing every day thanks to the variegated greenery, unpretentiousness of the plant, as well as the ability to create original compositions. Consider the key features of how to care for it yourself.
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Bamboo - characteristics and varieties
Bamboo is a tropical plant that has a constant green color. The homeland of a room flower is considered to be Asia. Externally, the plant looks like a bare stem, at the end of which shoots develop.
Important: this is a unique plant that blooms only once. As a rule, flowering begins on the 30th year of life, and after flowering falls, the plant dies.
The color of the flower can vary from saturated green to muted straw. In its shape, bamboo can have a straight stem and more interesting twisted shapes. The color intensity of the stem and leaves directly depends on external factors and illumination.
Tip: the light must be diffused, otherwise the leaves of the plant turn yellow, and the appearance loses its attractiveness.
Varieties of plants:
Where to place the plant - we act in Feng Shui
Choosing the right place is a key parameter in successful content. It is not recommended to put a flower on the windowsill, because direct sunlight affects it extremely destructively. The plant should be located in places where light and shadow are harmoniously combined, providing it with the most comfortable conditions.
Bamboo loves fresh air, so the room must have a microclimate circulation. It is recommended to use ventilation, however, it should be noted that frequent drafts are also not desirable for the flower.
Tip: this is a thermophilic plant, so it must be placed in rooms with the appropriate temperature regime. In rooms where the temperature drops below 17 degrees, the plant may die.
If you follow the direction of Feng Shui, then place the plant should be in the southeastern part of the apartment or house. However, if there is not enough lighting, it is better to lay aside the interior wisdom and turn to more suitable rooms. If you want to improve the well-being of a specific area of \u200b\u200byour life, then, for example, to attract love to your home, you should put it in the bedroom. To financial affairs went uphill, a flower can be put in the office.
The number of stems also indicates well-being in a particular area of \u200b\u200blife. 3 stems are a symbol of good luck in business, 5 will bring happiness to your personal life, 7 guarantee good health and success. If you want to qualitatively influence all aspects of life, it is recommended to focus on growing 21 stems.
The magical properties of the plant are supplemented by the corresponding attributes in the form of a three-legged toad and a special vase depicting animals sacred to the eastern culture. Putting a toad high is not recommended, because the symbol of wealth is afraid of heights and may frighten luck.
Temperature conditions depending on the season
The temperature preferences of the plant vary with the time of year. Bamboo feeds on moisture, and high temperatures affect it as destructively as low. In the hot period, the plant needs light to a lesser extent, the priority is compliance with the temperature regime, which should not exceed 35 degrees.
The optimum temperature for the flower is 25-27 degrees. If the room is too hot, then rearrange the plant should be in a cool room with no windows - in the bathroom.
In winter, the air temperature should not fall below 17 degrees. Temperature discomfort can be compensated by the abundance of light, so for the winter, bamboo houses are often rearranged on the windowsill. At this time, the rays do not burn the stems and leaves, creating comfortable conditions for growth.
How to properly water
Bamboo needs careful watering, the health of the plant and its appearance depend on this. In the cold season, the green pet needs moderate watering, with the onset of summer, abundant watering is necessary. It is about leaving the plant in the ground. If it is grown in water, then it is necessary to change the water at least once a week.
Yellowed leaves indicate that care does not meet the necessary criteria and watering must be increased. If you have chosen bamboo as a houseplant, you do not need to introduce spraying. Dry air is not afraid of the flower; it does no harm to the plant. However, regular wiping with a moist path is necessary.
At home, the flower needs mineral fertilizing. This requirement does not belong to the category of mandatory, however, it significantly accelerates the growth and development of the flower, the color also becomes more saturated and contrast.
For watering, special melt water is used. To do this, the liquid must be placed in a bottle, let it brew for several days without a lid, after which the water is sent to the refrigerator for 3 days. After defrosting, you can water it.
Tip: meltwater forms a precipitate. It must be drained before watering.
Transplantation and drainage - the intricacies of home care
If you have some idea how to care for bamboo, then regular plant transplantation will not cause unnecessary difficulties. The procedure must be carried out annually, preferably in the spring. If we are talking about large plant species, then the transplant is carried out every 2-3 years.
In this case, you need to choose the right pot for transplanting. It is recommended to give preference to wide and voluminous models. The roots of the plant should not be in contact with the walls of the pot. The ideal distance is 5-7 cm. When transplanting, it is necessary to change not only the pot, but also the soil, because over time it loses its useful properties for the plant.
When the flower has reached 4 years of age, the frequency of transplantation is significantly reduced. It is recommended to carry out the procedure once every 3 years. The soil for transplantation should consist of two parts - clay and humus.
An equally important parameter for plant health is drainage. It is recommended to choose a layer of 2-3 cm. In specialized stores a wide selection of the required substrate is presented.
What diseases can affect the plant?
Despite the unpretentiousness and ease of care, bamboo can undergo several diseases:
Planting methods: growing in water
In places where bamboo grows in the natural environment, the soil is characterized by high humidity, so you can plant the plant in water. With this type of planting, they seriously approach the quality of water and its regular replacement. If the fluid stagnates, then the accumulated bacteria and microorganisms can lead to rotting of the roots.
Under water conditions, the plant grows more intensively, and its leaves are more saturated in color. Before planting, the roots must be examined for damage. If the root system has grown too much, then it must be cut through. In this case, it is necessary to remove no more than a third of the roots, otherwise the plant will be sick for a long time.
For planting, bamboo must be placed in a special vase and the root system secured. This can be done using decorative stones, it is advisable to pre-boil them. Replace the water about once a week. If a precipitate forms in the water or a liquid is characterized by a dubious odor, the replacement frequency should be increased.
An important aspect is plant nutrition, because there are very few natural minerals in the water. The recommended frequency of feeding is once every 3-4 months. Fertilizers must be added during the period when water is replaced.
Soil cultivation
For planting, special soil is required, which consists of clay sod and humus. Soil for indoor plants is also suitable.
Easy care is that there is no need to change the water and monitor its condition. All that is needed is regular watering and monitoring so that the soil does not dry out. Particular attention should be paid to the plant, which is transplanted from water to soil, then more abundant watering is required for the first 2-3 months.
For better care, it is necessary to make holes in the pot that will remove excess moisture from the soil. A drainage layer should be placed at the bottom. Plant nutrition is at your discretion. The recommended frequency of dressing for a plant in a pot is once every several months.
For watering, water is used that has settled. If the room has low humidity, it is necessary to irrigate daily. If it is increased, then watering should be reduced to once every 2-3 days.
Tip: An alternative method of planting is hydrogel. This method of maintenance is very simple, it is only necessary to ensure that the roots are not weathered and do not dry out.
Propagation at home
Options:
It is quite difficult to grow bamboo from seeds on your own. Of particular difficulty is the care of seedlings. Reproduction by offspring and shoots will be no less problematic. The most common way is grafting. It is recommended to carry out reproduction in the spring, when young shoots are formed on the stem, which are planting material.
For planting, the same primer should be used as for adult bamboo. In this case, you should choose a fairly spacious pot, despite the miniature size of the shoots. This is necessary because the flower grows quickly enough, not only in the upper part, but also in terms of the root system.
Reproduction is recommended to combine with transplantation. The procedure must be performed once every few years. The leaves of the flower should be regularly cleaned and plentiful watering provided. Also a necessary aspect of care is loosening the soil. This provides an abundant supply of oxygen.
The material is updated 06.22.2017
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Everyone heard about bamboo. Still would! This plant can achieve truly gigantic growth, while its growth rate reaches one meter per day.
What does indoor bamboo look like?
Wild bamboo lives in the tropics and subtropics. In Russia, it grows only in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. It is especially common in China and surrounding countries.
Young sprouts of this tree at one time saved more than one generation from starvation. In addition to food, this plant is used as building material, furniture is assembled from it, decoration elements are made.
You can grow a tree in your summer cottage, but you need to have a great desire for this, since this plant does not withstand frost above 20 degrees below zero. Therefore, it is best to have such a plant at home, it will fit well into the overall floral arrangement, despite the fact that it blooms once in a lifetime.
It is worth noting that the room version belongs to the Drazen family, but its appearance is no different from the real bamboo, except perhaps a small growth. Because of this, it is called dwarf, its height reaches up to 2 meters, which is really small compared to the growth of a wild congener (up to 30 meters). By the way, this plant is also called a decorative flower of happiness.
There is an opinion that bamboo brings joy to the house, health and wealth. Then how to care for this bamboo at home or " a piece of happiness"Quite simply, even those who have no particular interest in planting indoor flowers, but do not mind planting greenery at home, can cope with this task.
The appearance of a home tree is identical to the wild. It has stems with nodules and internodes. In place of the nodules, narrow leaves diverge in different directions. The stem itself is hollow and very strong. In the process of growth, it can be bent as your heart desires, creating a bizarre shape. It is interesting to know that a wild relative has a very powerful trunk, the wood of which is stronger than the oak itself.
How to care for bamboo at home? Very simple. To do this, you need to know such things:
- lighting;
- watering;
- recharge;
- reproduction.
How a tree feels in the sun: lighting
Despite the "domestication", this guest came to us from warm places, so it is necessary for him to choose the solar zones in the house. Nevertheless, it is necessary to ensure that direct sunlight, which can burn tender leaves, does not fall on the tree.
The best option would be a place on the south or east side of the house. The main thing is to ensure that sunlight does not fall on the plant. Perhaps it would be better to relocate it from a window sill onto a shelf suspended from a wall that is perpendicular to the window.
In any case, it is necessary to monitor the condition of your beloved pet and look after it. With excessive lighting, its leaves begin to become burned, and if there is little light, then the bamboo leaves will be extended upward.
How to care for decorative bamboo in water: watering
As mentioned above, a "piece of happiness" came to us from afar, from the southern wetlands, so you can not do without plentiful watering. Water the plant often, especially in the summer season. In winter, watering should be reduced to once a week.
As with lighting, it is necessary to control watering, paying attention to the plant itself. Dark leaves mean increased humidity, while yellow leaves twisted into a tube indicate that there is not enough moisture.
In addition to the main watering, one must not forget to spray the leaves from the sprayer, because the upper part of the plant also needs moisture. Also, it will not be superfluous to put a glass of water near the pot, especially if the house lacks air humidity.
How to care for bamboo from the Ikea store and not only: reproduction, transplanting and top dressing
Here are some rules on how to care for decorative bamboo.
It is best to transplant the plant in the spring. Since, in fact, home bamboo is a dracaena, the soil must be selected accordingly: for dracaena or palm trees. It is necessary to transplant a young plant often, each time choosing a pot looser. For an adult, it is enough to change the land once every three years. Do not forget about drainage! These tips will help those who want to know how to care for decorative bamboo in a pot.
If the plant lives in water, and not in a pot, then it must be changed twice a week. Otherwise, due to stagnant water, troubles can begin and the flower will die.
It is necessary to feed this plant at home once every two weeks, less often in winter. If you buy this indoor flower in a store, for example in Ikea, do not forget to check with the seller when the soil was last fertilized.
There are several ways to propagate bamboo:
- to plant seeds;
- divide the rhizome;
- cuttings.
As practice shows, the first method is very complicated, it is best to choose the second or third. As well as for transplanting, spring is considered the best time for reproduction. When dividing the rhizome, it is necessary to be as careful as possible so as not to damage the roots of the main plant. In addition, this method is available only for an adult plant.
