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Lucky bamboo is a popular houseplant with long, green stems and lance-shaped green leaves.
Keep the plant several feet from the harsh light of south-facing or west-facing windows.
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The chlorine in tap water can cause issues like brown tips.Instead, use rainwater or distilled water.
Ensure that all roots are submerged in the water after refreshing your plant’s water.
However, the plant only requires a minuscule amount of fertilizer to thrive.
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You may use fertilizer specifically designed for lucky bamboo if you prefer.
Over-fertilizing may lead toyellow leaves.
After repotting, water frequently enough to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
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It’s possible topropagate lucky bambooin soil or in water.
Expect cuttings to root in about a month’s time.
Using rooting hormone powder can increase your chances of success and help speed up the process.
The lifespan of lucky bamboo is one to two years when grown in water.
After that, the plant may begin to decline.
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