Lucky bamboo brings positivity and good luck

New Delhi: Lucky bamboo is being used on a wide scale for home and office decoration. Its popularity has been widening because the common perception is that this plant brings positive energy and good luck. It looks gorgeous, and its maintenance is easy. Its cuteness attracts everyone. However, proper care is required to keep it healthy and thriving for a long period of time.

Lucky bamboo needs clean and fresh water for proper growth. It is essential to change the water every 7-10 days; roots should be fully submerged. It is better to use filtered or distilled water, as tap water may damage the plant. Avoid the plant from direct sunlight while indirect light promotes healthy growth. This plant needs light liquid fertilizer; over-fertilization is likely to damage the roots.

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Room temperature around 18 to 30 degrees Celsius is ideal for lucky bamboo. Never keep it near air conditioners, heaters, or extreme weather conditions. Avoid dust settling down on the leaves; wipe the leaves gently with a moist cloth to keep the plant fresh and strong. Keep the plants in a glass container, displaying the roots and increasing the beauty of the plant. If it is planted in soil, try to avoid waterlogging; always drains the water.

If the roots start turning black or giving off a foul odour, immediately clear and trim the infected parts of the plant. Change the water with fresh water. Prune the overgrown branches; always use sharp tools in trimming. Seal the cut ends with wax to prevent damage. If care is taken properly, then a bamboo tree will increase the beauty of your house and bring positive feelings as well.