How to properly transplant bamboo seedlings into the ground. The process of planting bamboo in the garden is similar to most others. ornamental plantsbut there are some features to consider. It is possible to plant bamboo seedlings open ground in a Central European climate from March to September, the ideal time is April, May, June, so that bamboo seedlings have enough time, take root well, and survive in winter period without loss of leaves.
And also the first winter you need to cover the root system well and it is desirable to protect it from the wind, low temperature not as bad as cold dry wind, dry wind worst enemy young bamboo. And not only are bamboo leaves susceptible to frosty winds, but the stems of young bamboo are also.
Planting: Immerse the root ball, without removing it from the pot, for several hours in a bath of water, protected from direct sunlight. When the root ball is sufficiently saturated with water, and there is no air bubbles, remove the bamboo from the pot and insert it into the already prepared planting hole. It is necessary to take into account a poorly soaked root ball, even with abundant watering, does not absorb water well!
Dig a hole about twice as deep and wider than the root ball. For a quick 
rooting and rapid development of bamboo, it is desirable to enrich the soil, add humus, rotted pus or fertile garden soil to the local soil. Not recommended, adding fertilizer and fresh manure when planting bamboo seedlings, high level nitrogen can damage young bamboo roots. Before planting a jogging bamboo, you must install a root barrier.
At the bottom of the planting pit, pour and tamp the prepared soil a little, 
place the bamboo seedling in the center of the planting pit and fill it with prepared soil, lightly tamping so as not to damage, the young roots of the seedling, and there are no air pockets around the root ball, cover the top with earth from 2 to 5 cm without tamping. After planting, water abundantly so that all remaining air pockets tighten for better adhesion of the roots of the bamboo seedling to the soil. For the first few months, bamboo should be watered abundantly to prevent the seedlings from drying out. To reduce moisture loss and limit weed growth, immediately mulch. When the bamboo is ready, water it two to three times a week, usually enough. Bamboo loves a lot of moisture, but like other cereals, bamboo will develop a more robust deep root system if given a little. less water, the roots will go deeper. Also, if you notice that the leaves are rolling down, you need to water a little more often. If transplanted into a large pot, adjust the watering so that the bamboo does not dry out and at the same time make sure not to keep the soil too wet, stagnant water can lead to root rot.
It is also an excellent way of planting bamboo seedlings in openings in the ground and is especially relevant, with late autumn planting... Before planting bamboo seedlings, you need to dig a hole deeper, and put a layer of 15 - 20 cm on the bottom of the hole. Sprinkle 10 cm of soil from the top with soil and plant a bamboo seedling. In winter, manure will decompose and give off heat, and with the help of such a planting, you do not need to fertilize bamboo for two years, it will have enough nutrients and nitrogen.
Mulch - Add 2 to 5 cm of mulch (pine bark, wood chips, leaves, peat, hay, straw, etc.). Bamboo, like most plants, loves temperature stability and moist soil, mulch will provide. A thick layer of mulch can lead to rodents, and rodents can damage bamboo. 
Pine bark mulching
Silently enriches and increases the ability of sandy soils to retain moisture and nutrients, and allows us to reduce the amount of watering.
Promotes natural loosening heavily clay soils, prevents the formation of soil crust during rainy seasons.
It stabilizes the thermal regime of the soil, the soil under the mulch is warmer in winter and cooler in hot weather, there are no sudden changes in temperature, day and night.
It prevents weeds, annual weeds do not so often make their way through the mulch layer, and perennial weeds are much easier to control.
Mulch stimulates the reproduction of worms, the worms recycle organic mulch, in humus, loosen the soil for excellent respiration and development of the root system of plants. The fertile layer accumulates, the fertility of the soil increases, freeing us from the cost of fertilizers.
The correct selection of materials for mulching plants not only improves the properties of the soil, but also allows you to regulate the acidity of the soil, high-moor peat, butchery acidify. In addition, bamboo looks neater and more attractive against the background of mulch made of bark, colored chips, and cones.
Don't leave the soil bare!
Indoor bamboo has nothing to do with the one that grows in wildlife... Their differences are visible to the naked eye. Wild bamboo is considered a herb, but despite this, it can reach a height of up to 40 meters. At home, a miniature plant is grown, which belongs to the genus Dracaena and is called Dracaena sandera or dragon tree.
General information
Bamboo is a bare-stemmed plant that only has a few branches with leaves on top. The trunk of a bamboo can be either straight or bending in the form of a spiral. Most often, the domestic variety of bamboo has green tint, but there are also species with golden foliage and stems.
The Chinese believe that bamboo brings good luck and material well-being... If you adhere to the Feng Shui philosophy, then this plant should definitely appear in your home, since it will not only bring prosperity, but also diversify your floral collection with exoticism and beauty.
Types and varieties of bamboo
Bamboo Indoor - is a miniature plant with a smooth or spiral bare trunk with shoots and leaf blades at the top. Bamboo leaves are hard and glossy. They have an elongated lanceolate shape and a light green tint. At home, the plant rarely blooms, but if this happens, it throws out a long arrow with white, pleasantly smelling inflorescences. Peduncles appear in the middle of summer.
- is an evergreen semi-shrub perennial with a bare trunk, on top of which leafy shoots grow. The leaf plates are hard and dense, with a rich green tint. The plant blooms very rarely. Flowering time is in the middle of summer.
- bamboo of this species grows up to 20 meters in the wild. The thick, with knotted constrictions, the stem has a bright yellow tint with green stripes and rich green glossy, elastic leaf plates. The plant of this variety rarely blooms. There are no seeds. Propagated by bush division.
– natural area plant habitat Nepal and Himalayas. Bamboo of this species grows as a shrub, consisting of individual plant trunks. This variety can grow up to 40 meters in length and has a thick, flexible and slightly knobby stem. The leaf plates are hard, glossy, dark green in color. In nature, the plant blooms extremely rarely and often dies after that.
This kind a houseplant can grow up to 300 centimeters in length. Has thick, knotty stems dark green with thin twigs and lush, green, glossy foliage. Bamboo does not bloom indoors, but it has excellent decorative properties.
- This variety is known as giant bamboo. This plant is very popular in the USA. The stems of the bamboo are dark green in color, with a slight knotty. They are resilient and can reach heights of up to 40 meters. Bamboo branches are short with lush, green, glossy leaf plates. The plant blooms extremely rarely, since its flowering greatly depletes it and leads to death.
- the natural habitat of this plant is tropical Asia and the Philippines. This type of bamboo can be compared to a blackthorn. It can grow both as a shrub and as single individuals. The stems of the bamboo are thin, gray-green in color. They have branches with dark green foliage and small thorns. Thorny bamboo does not flower or bear fruit.
- grows in Indochina, Tibet and Iraq. Its stems are used to make paper. Young bamboo trunks have a bright green hue, but after a few years, they become light gray and knobby. The trunk is covered with sparse thin branches with green foliage, which thicken closer to the top of the trunk. On rare occasions, bamboo throws out a flower arrow, which is covered with white, pleasant-smelling buds. However, more often than not, flowering leads to the depletion of the plant and its possible death.
- the plant grows in Bangladesh and Australia. Bamboo reaches a height of 8 to 15 meters. The trunk of an evergreen plant is practically naked, knobby, of a rich green hue. A large number of shoots are formed closer to the top. They are covered with tough, sharp, green leafy plates. Only adult plants bloom, after which they often die.
Bamboo indoor home care
It is not difficult to grow bamboo at home, the main thing is to follow a number of rules and then it will be possible to grow a healthy and beautiful plantthat will become a real gem of your floral collection.
You can grow dracaena sander both in soil and in water. For bamboo, wide, slightly flattened pots, similar to bowls, are suitable. The plant should be properly fertilized, watered and yellow leaf plates removed, if these rules are not followed, it may die.
Bamboo is a very light-loving crop. Light affects not only its growth and development, but also the color of the leaves and the height of the stems. Despite the fact that the dracaena loves light, it should be protected from direct sunlight to avoid burns.
However, the lack of light also negatively affects the plant, it becomes dull and slows down growth. Bamboo stripped solar energy begins to reach for the sun, its stems become crooked, unattractive, and the leaves become faded and turn yellow.
Dracaena Sandera needs moderate temperature regime... The plant does not like drafts. For its normal growth, the temperature should range from 18 to 30 degrees. Temperature indicators do not deviate from the norm, otherwise the bamboo can get sick.
Humidity as well as temperature should be moderate. In the hot season, it should be 50%, and in the cold 35%. To provide comfortable conditions, next to the dracaena, you need to put a humidifier, and also spray the leaf plates with a spray. If the plant lacks moisture, its trunks will begin to crack and the dracaena will dry out.
Dracaena is a representative of the Agave family. It is grown when nursing at home without any problems, if you follow the rules of agricultural technology. All necessary recommendations You can find it in this article.
Growing bamboo in water or soil
As mentioned above, you can grow a plant both in water and in soil.
When growing dracaena in the ground, you should pay attention to the pot for planting, since the size and height of the bamboo will depend on how freely it grows in the container root system.
Since the plant is usually planted in small pots, bamboo stems do not grow tall, they also turn out to be thin and less knotty than tall bamboo. In order to achieve diminutiveness at all, the dracaena should be transplanted every three years, completely changing the soil.
The soil for the plant must be chosen breathable with good drainage... Watering the dracaena in the soil should be moderate, but it is not worth overmoistening, as this will lead to rotting of the root system and the death of the plant.
You can also grow bamboo in water or hydrogel. But in this case, it should not be planted in an ordinary pot, but in something like a large test tube or glass vase... To plant the plant in water, the roots should be rinsed and inspected for damage. Then the plant must be moved into a glass container and carefully filled with pre-boiled pebbles.
When using a hydrogel, the plant must be placed in a container for its further growth, pour the hydrogel into it and pour distilled water into it. It is best to choose a gel with small granules, as it will not allow the root system to bare and it will not dry out.
Caring for dracaena in hydrogel is simple. It is enough to add settled water to the container once every few weeks and feed the plant every six months.
Watering bamboo
Dracaena needs regular watering, but it will depend on where the plant is grown. If it grows in water, then the liquid must necessarily cover the roots. The water in the bamboo container should be changed to distilled water every week.
Watering bamboo in the ground is necessary every three days, and spraying should also be carried out with the same time interval. Even upper layer the earth has dried up, then it is not worth increasing watering, it is necessary to adhere to the specified interval so as not to cause rotting of the root system.
Soil for bamboo
Dracaena Sander will grow much better in soil than in water. This feature is due to the fact that bamboo does not really like when the root system long time is in a liquid, and water is retained in the ground for a short time.
You can choose any soil mixture for growing bamboo, the main thing is that it is loose and allows water and air to pass through well. In a flower shop, you can ask the seller to choose a suitable soil or make it from washed sand and 1/3 of peat moss.
In general, any well-drained soil with an acidity of 5.5 to 6.5 pH will do. After planting the plant, the soil should be pressed lightly to remove air and water.
Bamboo transplant
The transplant should be done in the spring every year. If a florist grows large varieties of plants, then they need to be transplanted every three years. It is very important to choose the right pot for the transplant. The root system should not come into contact with its walls; there should be a distance of 5 to 7 centimeters between them. During transplanting, not only the container should be changed, but also the soil mixture due to the fact that it loses its nutritional properties in a year.
When dracaena turns four years old, the frequency of transplantation should be reduced to 1 time in three years. Dredge for bamboo should consist of either loam and humus, or moss and washed sand. Also very important parameter when transplanting, there is a drainage, it should be placed at the bottom of the pot with a layer of 3 centimeters.
After transplanting, the plant acclimatizes for one and a half months, after which it begins to develop as usual.
Fertilizer for bamboo
Dracaena sander should be fed with both mineral and organic fertilizers... It is best to buy a top dressing in a flower shop, intended for dracaena, it is ideal for bamboo, as it will be saturated with the substances it needs.
In the autumn and winter period, the application of top dressing should be reduced to 1 time. In the warm season, you need to feed the bamboo once a month.
Flowering bamboo
The plant blooms once in its life. Since this process takes almost all the forces of the dracaena, most often it dies after that. However, it should be noted that indoor bamboo blooms extremely rarely. If this happens, then the florist notices an arrow on which inflorescences appear over time. white with a very pleasant aroma.
Observations have shown that most often flowering occurs in the summer. If the bamboo still bloomed, but the grower does not want the plant to die, the flower arrow should be carefully removed, and the cut point should be treated with charcoal.
Pruning bamboo
Bamboo tolerates pruning well, so the grower can shape it however he wants. However, pruning and shaping should only be done when the plant is rooted and completely healthy.
The procedure is carried out as follows:
- First, dry and excess stems located at ground level are removed.
- The stems are then fixed at a certain height and cut above the bifurcation point. This must be done in order for the stem to stop growing upward.
- In the end, to give the plant decorative view, you need to remove unnecessary shoots.
If the grower wants the plant to grow vertically, he should regularly thin the branches. Dracaena Sander can be either straight-stemmed or have a spiral-shaped trunk, everything here will depend on the type of bamboo.
Winter bamboo care
With the onset of winter, bamboo enters a dormant period, which means that the care of the plant changes slightly. This applies to watering, it should be done every five days, combining the application of moisture with spraying.
The temperature in winter should not fall below +18, and the humidity should not fall below 35%. You should also organize additional lighting for the dragon by purchasing a phytolamp for it. At the end of the winter period, bamboo care returns to its usual course.
Bamboo from seeds at home
Dracaena Sander is propagated by seed method, cuttings and top shoots. It is extremely difficult to propagate bamboo using apical shoots, especially if the grower has no experience in this. The same applies to the seed method.
You can grow a plant from seeds in open ground, it is almost impossible to propagate cultivated varieties in room conditions. The chances of germination are extremely low. In addition, sowing seeds, the emergence of sprouts and their care is a laborious and very time-consuming process. Therefore, flower growers prefer to use bamboo propagation using cuttings. This method is the easiest and most affordable.
Propagation of bamboo by cuttings at home
Dracaena should be propagated by cuttings in the spring. For planting, it is necessary to use young branches that appear on a plant that has reached maturity. Planting material should be separated from the stem and planted in the ground so that it takes root.
The soil mixture for rooting should be the same as for planting the plant. Since bamboo grows very quickly, roots will appear within a month. The pot for cuttings should be spacious and medium in height, since after a while it will be completely filled with the roots of the planting material.
To make reproduction easier, it is often combined with an adult bamboo transplant, which is done once a year. The growing season is not only a favorable time for transplanting, but also for cuttings. Also, do not forget that after transplanting cuttings into the ground, they should be carefully looked after in order to avoid problems with the growth and development of young plants in the future.
Diseases and pests
Bamboo can only get sick if it is not properly cared for. If dark spots began to appear on the leaf plates of the plant , then most likely, the dracaena began to develop a disease of fungal etiology, which was caused by waterlogging of the soil. To cope with it, it is necessary to treat the plant with a special fungicide, reduce watering and ventilate the room more often.
With slow plant development and yellowing of the stem or leaves a lack of nutrients can be assumed. In this case, bamboo can be helped by correct and dosed feeding with a special fertilizer, which can be purchased at a flower shop.
If the florist noticed that the leaf plates of the dracaena began to crumble, darken and became soft , this means the plant is kept at the wrong temperature. The normal temperature for growth and development is 18-30 degrees.
Also, the plant can be threatened by pests represented by aphids and spider mite. If the grower noticed cobwebs or stickiness of leaf plates , he should carefully examine the dracaena for the presence of these insects. If they are found, it is necessary to remove the damaged leaves and spray the plant with Aktara insecticide according to the instructions on the package.
Proper care of bamboo will completely eliminate the appearance of the pests and diseases listed above.
Why does indoor bamboo turn yellow
Dracaena Sander is evergreenperiodically dropping foliage. At first, the leaf plates turn yellow, and then fall off, and this is absolutely normal. Most of the foliage falls in the spring. However, it does not always lead to leaf fall natural feature plants.
Yellowing of bamboo foliage can result from:
- Lack of nutrients in soil or water;
- Excessive fertilization;
- Lack of moisture and light;
- Lack of drainage;
- Incorrect temperature conditions;
- Low air humidity;
- Drafts;
- Irrigation with non-settled water.
If there were no violations in the care of the plant, it means that yellowing is the preparation of the bamboo for shedding old foliage, which will soon be replaced by a new one.
Bamboo in the house of signs and superstitions
Bamboo is highly prized in China for a number of its magical properties. According to the Feng Shui philosophy, the plant brings good luck, financial well-being and health to the house where it grows.
For sandera's dracaena to work, it should be placed in the southeast part of the dwelling. However, if there is little light, then it is necessary to additionally illuminate the bamboo with the help of a phytolamp, otherwise it may simply die. If the florist wants to attract love into his life, he should place bamboo in the bedroom, if he wants to confidently walk up the career ladder, the dracaena should be placed in the office.
The number of bamboo stems also affects its influence on a particular area of \u200b\u200bhuman life. A plant with three stems brings good luck in all endeavors. A bamboo with 5 stems can improve privacy, and a dracaena with 7 stems will make its owner healthy and successful. If a grower wants to improve all aspects of life, he should start a dracaena with 21 stems.
To strengthen magical properties bamboo, it must be supplemented with a three-legged frog with a coin in its mouth or a special Chinese vase, which depicts the sacred animals of the Land of the Rising Sun. The frog should be placed in close proximity to the plant, but only not high, otherwise it will "work" in the opposite direction, bringing failure and poverty.
Conclusion
It is not difficult to grow bamboo, the main thing is to create the right microclimate for it and provide proper care. Then the dracaena will not only attract good luck to the house of its owner, but will also become an element of an unusual living decor that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Room or decorative bamboo belongs to the family Dratsenov (Dracaena Sander). I opened it amazing plant world in the 19th century, the English florist Frederick Sandera while traveling in China.
At home, decorative bamboo is considered a symbol of prosperity.
There are several subspecies on sale decorative bamboo - they differ in shades (gray to golden) and height. Some types of dracaena Sander grow up to 40 cm in height, there are species that reach a height of 2.5 m.
Choosing a place to grow indoor bamboo
Caring for a bamboo houseplant is quite simple - this plant is surprisingly unpretentious... Bamboo does not like direct sunlight, it is ideal for it scattered sunlight... You can place the plant pot on an oriental windowsill, but provide adequate shade.
You can place bamboo and on the floor, closer to the window. When choosing a place for your plant, remember that partial shade is more comfortable for it than a long stay in the sun.
Range temperature, at which dracaena Sandera feels comfortable, is quite wide - from +17 to +30 ° C. But, it should be protected from drafts. In winter, the plant should be removed away from the window that opens for ventilation.
Bamboo in water
What is the best way to care for indoor bamboo if it is develops in water? It's simple. Because such an environment is the best for him. Ordinary tap water will not work. You can use rain or thawed.
In an urban setting melt water "Organizing" is very simple - just type in plastic bottle tap, put it in the freezer and wait until it freezes completely.
When defrosting the water, leave a piece of ice about the size of egg - it is in it that all harmful biocidal additives and chlorine remain.
Once a week the water in the container must be changed. This is important - stale, stale water will cause mold on the roots. If your bamboo grows in a clear vase, you can add colored stones or decorative pebbles for beauty. But, be sure to rinse them with boiling water to kill possible germs. This procedure should be repeated regularly.
Eliminate bacteria and bad smell will help charcoal ... It is antibacterial and your plant will love it. From time to time, just add a little of it to the bamboo container.
The soil
In the ground decorative bamboo feels good too. You do not need to buy soil for ornamental plants, the abundance of peat will harm this dracaena.
Fit ordinary land for flowerpots and even from the garden, mixed in a 4: 1 ratio with expanded clay, you can add a little sand. Also, it is important to choose a pot with drainage holes in the bottom and a layer of drainage. Their absence will lead to the appearance of mold on the roots and plant diseases.
Watering
Decorative bamboo needs humid environment ... Watering should be abundant and frequent, especially in summer. In winter, plant development is suspended and watering can be slightly reduced. But, the earthen lump should always be wet. For watering melt or rainwater is also needed.
IN spraying bamboo does not need. For him, regular wiping with a damp cloth of the trunk, leaves and dust removal are important.
Top dressing
Dracaena Sander loves soil rich in minerals and organic matter. Adequate nitrogen and phosphorus saturation is also important. Choose in the store special mineral dressings for dracaena with a large composition of these substances.
In autumn and winter top dressing bamboo should be done every three months. In the spring and summer, carry out the procedure every three weeks. If feeding is not enough, then the question may arise - why is your indoor bamboo starts to turn yellow and what to do?
This sign will tell you about the need additional foodto counteract growth retardation. If your plant sheds leaves, do not remove them from the pot - the bamboo will not like it.
Transfer
Before a bamboo turns 3 years old, it needs transplant every spring. Then this procedure can be carried out every two years. But, with intensive growth, this will have to be done more often. For bamboo, the distance from the roots to the walls of the pot is extremely important (at least 5 cm). Transplanting plant, keep in mind that the roots develop horizontally and choose a "growing" pot.
After transplant bamboo should be watered more intensively to feed the weakened root system.
Reproduction
Dracaena Sander seeds does not reproduce... Generally, the easiest way to propagate a bamboo houseplant is through pruning. For this purpose, both stems and strong shoots are suitable.
Bamboo is good the fact that intricate spirals can be formed from its stems. To do this, you will have to cut off the shoots, and they are used for plant propagation.
Escapes indoor bamboo, after pruning, can be immersed in water until new roots appear. You can plant them immediately in the ground, but at the same time provide more intense lighting and abundant watering.
Reproduction is less commonly used division of the root system... This procedure is done while indoor bamboo is being planted. In this case, you can also put a new plant in water or plant it in soil.
Diseases of indoor bamboo
Set diseases this plant is minimized. The most common problem is yellowing of leaves and stems. The cause of the disease there may be a fungal or bacterial attack, malnutrition, poor quality water for irrigation, insufficient drainage or untimely replacement of water in the tank.
If the reason is improper care, correct the mistakes. Yellowed leaves and even the stems need to be cut. This must be done quickly, even after the appearance of small specks. Leave the cut for a few hours, it should dry out. Then disinfect it with powdered charcoal. After 2-3 hours, remove the charcoal from the cut and cover it with mild wax.
If your bamboo started to dry upperhaps too bright lighting interferes with it.
Pests Dracaena Sander is hit very rarely. The main pests of decorative bamboo, like many indoor plants - and. It can be saved by washing the leaves and stems with soapy water.
For the most curious, we offer a short video description of Dracaena Sander.
Dracaena Sandera, "lucky bamboo", "indoor bamboo" - popular home plantcommercially available as coiled green stems. IN asian countries the flower has been considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity for four centuries. For this purpose, it is used in the practice of Feng Shui.
According to him, it is recommended to tie a red or yellow ribbon to a bamboo houseplant, which enhances the positive effect of finding the plant in the house. Sometimes figures of a dog, an elephant and other animals are planted in a pot with a dragon tree. The vase must have an odd number of stems, the properties of the talisman depend on this:
- three stems - should attract good luck,
- five - wealth,
- seven - will give health,
- twenty-one is the general welfare.
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Ability to grow without soil and regrow side shoots when pruned, makes “lucky bamboo” a real boon for florists. With its help, group and single flower arrangementsthat keep attractive for a long time appearance and do not require special care. Designers use the plant as an imitation of real bamboo when decorating interiors in ethnic style.
The shape of the stems in the form of a spiral is artificially given to the plant, if you do not twist them specially, the dracaena will simply grow up and grow new leaves, becoming more like a palm tree than a bamboo. To make the dracaena look like bamboo, lower leaves tear off. In indoor conditions, the plant practically does not bloom. To form a fluffy crown and achieve a large number of shoots, a small horizontal incision is made on the trunk.
Growing bamboo in water at home
After purchase, dracaena is placed in a vase with clean, settled water, where it builds up the root system. The liquid level should be 2-3 cm above the roots of the plant, it is permissible to limit it to 6-8 cm. The stems should not be too deep, otherwise they may rot.
The water is changed once a week, adding periodically. They are taken several times less than the proportion indicated on the package. It is better to reduce the dose of top dressing, because of the risk of burning the roots of the plant. If this is not done, the "Lucky Bamboo" will stop developing, as the plant will have nowhere to take nutrients from.
When replacing the liquid, it is advisable to rinse the roots, it is even better to add two tablets activated carbon... Fallen leaves that have accidentally fallen into the water must be removed to prevent decay.
This type of dracaena, like others, does not like direct sunlight: in bright light, the leaves turn pale, and then turn yellow and fall off. It is better to put the flower in partial shade, away from drafts. It is able to grow even in a windowless room, making it suitable plant for dark rooms and offices.
Growing "home bamboo" is not much different from the water method. Dry granules are soaked in water, you can immediately with fertilizer. When they swell, the plant is placed in a vase and covered with ready-made aqua soil on top. It looks very neat and aesthetically pleasing, especially if the balls are of different colors.
Buy a pot suitable for the root system of the plant, you do not need to take too large. A thick drainage made of expanded clay or polystyrene is laid at the bottom. After planting, the soil is watered abundantly with clean water.
The "lucky bamboo" should be replanted every spring. The pot is taken 2-3 cm wider than the previous one. Due to the fact that most dracaena have a very delicate root system, it is better to transplant it by transshipment without affecting the earthen lump.
This plant requires abundant watering, unlike the rest of the species. It is produced when the topsoil dries out 2 cm deep. The potting medium should always be slightly damp. Dracaena leaves should be wiped and sprayed to remove dust. She is indifferent to dry air, but the temperature is needed at least 17 degrees.
The most in a simple way reproduction of dracaena is cuttings. To do this, a piece of the stem or apical cutting is cut off, the cut must be sprinkled with crushed coal. It is better to take shoots with dormant buds, the roots of them appear faster.
Cuttings root easily in water. They can also be rooted in moist soil, peat or sand under the bag, after dusting the lower part with a root formation enhancer. For rooting cuttings, a temperature of 23 to 25 degrees is needed.
There is a breeding option bamboo seed at home... They are soaked for five days and sown in a mixture of peat and sand. Seeds germinate for about six months. The temperature should be 28 degrees Celsius.
Diseases and pests
Dracaena Sander rarely gets sick and is damaged by pests. Sometimes it can be amazed or. The fight against them consists in the use of special insecticides (for example,).
Common diseases of bamboo happiness:
- dry leaf tips, dry leaf edges - insufficient watering, low air temperature;
- yellowing of the lower leaves - natural aging or lack of nutrients;
- rolling leaves - cold or drafts;
- the appearance of dry spots - sunburn;
- black spots - it is possible that the plant is affected by a fungal disease, it should be treated with fungicides;
- trunk rot - arises for various reasons, in order to save the dracaena, the rotten part must be cut off, the stalk must be re-rooted;
- the dull color of the leaf is a consequence of bright light.
How to spin bamboo at home
Twisting the dracaena stalk at home is a difficult and time-consuming process. There are several ways to do this, but it is worth considering before starting: will the result be worth the effort and suffering of the plant?
- Option number 1. The easiest way is to fix the young shoot on a stick or cylinder with a wire. When it becomes woody, remove the wire.
- Option number 2. If you find a special tube in the form of a spiral into which the shoots can be directed, they will have to take its shape. This method is quite difficult to execute, because even having found such a spiral, you still need to figure out how to remove it from the plant later.
- Option number 3. You need to place the flower in a box with three walls. It will begin to reach for the light and form a curved stem. Pretty much too difficult way: you need to look for a place for the box and do not forget to turn the dracaena.
Lucky Bamboo is a wonderful gift. It can be shaped by giving various forms stems. The plant is unpretentious, suitable for darkened rooms with dry air and is very decorative.
Many indoor plant lovers gravitate towards exotic specimens. Exotic, low maintenance, a real find. Such a pet can be the plant of Good Luck or Lucky Bamboo - the evergreen perennial of Dracaena Sander, one of the species of the Dracaena genus. It is very decorative, especially when it is shaped like figurines. It is unpretentious and can be grown in water and a hydrogel pot or soil. But growing in the ground is more natural for him. Therefore, information on how to transplant bamboo will come in handy for many flower growers.
Transplant features
Water is the best medium for sprouting bamboo cuttings. They are transplanted into the ground when the roots reach 4-5 cm. A sprout with small roots does not take root well, and large roots are quickly damaged. The stalk is removed from the water just before planting. Sprinkle damp roots with any rooting agent. A container with soil is prepared in advance. In the ground, make a hole twice the size of the rhizome. The soil mixture is poured in portions until the container is full. The earth is not strongly tamped so as not to damage the roots. Then the soil is well spilled with water. If the earth subsides, it is filled up.
Advice! "For better survival, the first 5 - 7 days after transplanting, bamboo is sprayed with water from a spray bottle."
Preparing for transplant
Before proceeding with the transplant, prepare everything you need:
- landing capacity;
- soil mixture;
- expanded clay or other drainage;
- plant rooting agent.
Seat selection
Lucky bamboo is an inhabitant of rainforests, where it is warm and humid. Therefore, a warm and well-lit corner is suitable for him. However, the light should be diffused, you can create a slight partial shade. Comfortable temperature - from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Air should not be allowed to stagnate where bamboo grows.
Soil selection
The soil for this handsome man is bought ready-made, designed specifically for dracaena.
Pot selection
- Any utensil for planting can be, the main thing is to comply with two conditions:
- The planting hole should be twice the size of the rhizome.
- The pot should have drainage holes.
“Expanded clay is used for drainage. To make the plant look spectacular, it can be planted in a beautiful vase and tied with a bright ribbon around the stems. "
Transplant process
Lucky bamboo can grow in water, hydrogel, and earth. However, it will only be truly happy when it grows in the ground. When transplanting a lucky man from water to earth at home, adhere to the following rules:
- Selected healthy seedling, saturated green color with live, intact roots.
- The planting vessel is selected for growth, deep and wide enough so that the roots are not cramped. Special attention are given to the drainage holes. They ensure a good drainage of water from the vessel.
- It is better to take the soil ready for dracaena. Expanded clay or small pebbles are used for drainage.
- Prepare water in advance, preferably melted water.
After everything is prepared, the transplant is started. Drainage is poured into the pot, with a layer of 2-3 cm.Then moistened earth is added, in which a spacious hole is formed. The seedling is carefully removed from the water, the roots are sprinkled with a preparation for root growth, and it is added to the hole. The plant is lowered into the hole, observing the integrity of the roots, the stem is aligned. Carefully fill the hole with earth, filling it up to the upper edge of the bowl and slightly tamping it. Water abundantly so that the water flows into the pan. Water stagnation must not be allowed, so water is poured out of the sump. For the first week, the planted plant is sprayed daily with water from a spray bottle. As needed, the soil can be added to the pot.
Possible mistakes
The following problems may arise with Dracaena Sander:
- The edges and tips of the leaves dry out. This can be due to dry air or lack of heat.
- The lower leaves turn yellow. Lack of nutrition, the plant needs feeding. If yellowing occurs slowly and infrequently, then this is a natural process.
- Leaves curl. The reason is low temperature.
- Dry spots appear on the leaves. Too bright, direct sunlight.
Further care
Knowing how to properly care for home bamboo, you can grow a delightful plant - the pride of every grower. Such care includes periodic watering, competent feeding, correctly selected lighting, comfortable temperaturecorresponding humidity.
Watering
In the hot season, dracaena is watered as the topsoil dries out. Foliage spraying can be done daily. IN cold period wait until the soil in the vessel is half dry. Water stagnation must not be allowed. There are special requirements for water quality. It should be clean, soft, filtered and room temperature... It is recommended to use melt water.
Top dressing
Bamboo transplanted from water to ground begins to feed after three weeks, when it takes root well. Then fertilizer is applied monthly 1 time from early spring to mid-autumn. Fertilizers should contain more nitrogen and phosphorus.
Lighting
Light for any plant plays a decisive role in their development. Dracaena needs a bright room, but without direct sunlight. Strong, direct sun can burn the leaves. The most optimal conditions are diffused sunlight. Penumbra home bamboo not scary, but lack of light leads to growth restriction and discoloration.
Air humidity
Being a tropical plant, dracaena does not like dry air. To increase humidity, you can place vessels with water next to it. Also, daily spraying will be helpful.
Temperature regime
Homemade bamboo is thermophilic. Room conditions comfortable for him if the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees Celsius. A room with bamboo should be ventilated frequently, but drafts should be avoided.
Pest control
- a spider mite entangling the leaves of a plant with cobwebs. Derived by spraying with Aktara;
- mealybug. It looks like white lumps on the axils of the leaves. They are disposed of with the Actellik insecticide, after removing all the lumps.
Disease prevention
- The emergence dark spots on the leaves indicates fungal disease... Ventilate the area well and treat the bamboo with a fungicide.
- Bamboo does not grow - lack of minerals. They feed and increase the dose of nutrients.
- Darken and become soft leaves - the plant is cold. Raise the temperature to a comfortable one.
Simple rules of care will allow you to do without problems when growing a happy bamboo and prolong its life.