It is apopular houseplant, and is very low maintenance, requiring only indirect sunlight to thrive.
It can be grown in potting soil, or in a container with water and pebbles for drainage.
Occasionally, the leaves of yourlucky bambooplant may turn yellow, and there are various reasons this might occur.
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Too Much Sunlight
Normally we think of sun exposure as being good for plants.
Moving your plant to a location where it gets dappled or indirect sunlight can help solve this problem.
Also trim off any damaged leaves to promote new growth.
This one is harder to determine because some people grow their lucky bamboo plants incontainers of waterwith pebbles.
The leaves may also turn yellow if the water is not kept fresh.
Over-Fertilizing
Too much fertilizer may cause discoloration of your bamboo plant’s leaves.
This might stress the plant and cause the leaves to turn yellow.
Overcrowded Container
Your bamboo plant needs ample room for its roots to stay healthy.
If it has outgrown its container, repotting it may be necessary to avoid the leaves turning yellow.
If this happens, just trim the old growth off with a sharp pair of snips.
As soon as you notice the leaves turning yellow, identify what could be causing it.
Once you’ve addressed the problem, trim off any damaged or yellow leaves to ensure new growth.
Yellowing leaves could indicate overwatering.
Adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
Soil that is too wet can quickly lead to root rot.
