How to prune lucky bamboo and how to propagate it

1. How to trim

1. Buds: They have very strong vitality and grow very fast. If you are not careful, they may grow very tall and may take up a lot of space, so you can trim them, but it is best not to cut them in half, as this will become very unsightly. You can cut off the buds that grow on it, disinfect the cut, and then continue to maintain it. This method is suitable for both hydroponics and soil cultivation.

2. Roots: If hydroponics is maintained for a long time, many fibrous roots will grow from the roots, which will greatly affect the appearance and occupy a lot of space and hinder growth. Check to see if there are any old or rotten roots. Remove them with sharp scissors or simply cut diagonally along the main trunk. After you are done, wait two or three days before changing the water.

2. How to reproduce

It is divided into cuttings and divisions. For cuttings, you only need to cut the stem into 10-12cm or 2-3 node scions, insert them into the sand bed, and wait for about 2-3 weeks for them to take root. Division is also relatively simple, you just need to use the grown root buds for cultivation.