Do I need to deal with the excessive roots of lucky bamboo? How to deal with it?

1. Do I need to deal with the excessive roots of lucky bamboo?

Lucky bamboo has too many roots and needs to be treated. For plants grown in soil, too many roots will take up a lot of space in the pot, affecting the ventilation inside the soil and being detrimental to plant growth. Moreover, so many roots cannot obtain enough nutrients from the limited soil. Instead, they will consume too much nutrients in the plant, causing it to grow poorly. For hydroponic plants, too many plants will not only consume nutrients, but also directly affect the ornamental value of the plants, so it is recommended to prune them.

2. How to deal with too many roots of lucky bamboo

1. Cut off rotten roots: If you feel that the lucky bamboo has too many roots, you need to first take it out of the original cultivation medium and use scissors to cut off the black and rotten roots. Not only are these roots unable to absorb water and nutrients, they easily attract bacteria and are of no value to the plants.

2. Cut dense roots: In addition to black roots and rotten roots, overly dense roots also need to be properly trimmed. Use scissors to thin out the roots that grow together. This will help increase ventilation while reducing nutrient consumption.

3. Disinfection and replanting: After pruning, place the plant bottom down and soak it in disinfectant for 15-20 minutes to sterilize the wound. After that, place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and then replant it in the soil or water.