Bamboo care at home in the water: creating an optimal environment and multiplying the plant

Increasingly, modern houses use bamboo as an element of decor. Care for grass is simple, especially if its stems are not in the ground, but in the water. Before the introduction of a grassy handsome in the interior, you need to familiarize yourself not only with the requirements for its content, but also with the recommendations of placement on the technique of feng shui. It is believed that in this case the presence of a plant in the house guarantees happiness, wealth and health to its inhabitants. And if you know how to reproduce copies, even at home, you can organize a real greenhouse.

Optimal conditions for growing bamboo

When planning bamboo planting, both in water and in the ground, it is necessary to take care of the following conditions:

• The optimal place of storage will be a window sill on the east or west side. In this case, the flower is recommended to be further fenced off from the sun's rays by a thin curtain. In this case, the plant will not suffer from a lack of ultraviolet radiation, but it will not burn.

Tip: If you follow the recommendations of feng shui, then at home, the flower is better located in the south-eastern part of the room, but this can adversely affect the condition of the plant. In this case, he will have to provide additional lighting, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

• To the temperature of bamboo is not exacting, it perfectly coexists at home, if the temperature does not drop below 18 ° C.
• Moisture is not so important, but in a very dry atmosphere, bamboo will not feel very comfortable. In this case, it is recommended to wipe the leaves regularly with a damp cloth.

It's not at all difficult to take care of bamboo stems. It is only necessary to choose the optimal variant of its content, to ensure the prevention of diseases and to regularly reproduce.

Features of the approach to the plant, which is contained in the liquid medium

Many beginning plant growers believe that you just need to place the stems of bamboo in the water and the plant will safely exist. In general, everything is true, but in addition, the content of figured grass at home implies the implementation of simple recommendations:

• Water should be changed at least every 5 days. If the temperature approaches the minimum acceptable value, the fluid can be replaced once a week. At the same time, you need to water the bamboo every day.
• If the stems are constantly in the water, the plant will grow actively. We must not forget to look after the sprouts, give them the right shape, cut off the cuttings in time and reproduce.
• Once in 2-3 months, you need to introduce additional fertilizer, using specialized fertilizers.

Advice: It is recommended to combine fertilization with irrigation or water replacement, then the roots of the plant will receive a full and proper nutrition.

• For irrigation and maintenance of stems it is forbidden to use ordinary water, the best option is the softest liquid, for example, melted snow or ice. In extreme cases, you can use the settled liquid.

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the following points:

1. It is necessary to ensure good air circulation in the room, but to prevent the appearance of drafts.
2. In the summer, it is recommended to increase the humidity in the room to the maximum permissible level, otherwise the leaves may begin to turn yellow and fall off.
3. In the first time after the purchase, you should not abuse fertilizers, in stores, they often overdo this business. It is better to wait about six months.

If you regularly reproduce bamboo, then after a while there will be a lot of bright green stems. They can be arranged by tying together. If desired, it is possible to change the shape of the components, which allows you to model complex attractive designs.

Bamboo propagation methods at home

Propagation of stems can be carried out by one of the following methods:

• Seeds. At home, this is very problematic. All stages of the approach, from the process of germination of seeds to the stimulation of germination, involve many troubles and difficulties. Even if you take care of the plant by all rules, a positive result is not guaranteed.
• Cuttings. The simplest and most accessible approach, which gives a positive result in the overwhelming majority of cases. It is best to manipulate in the spring, at this time on the stems are formed young shoots. They are planted on new pots with soil or water. The main thing is to provide the roots with a sufficient amount of fresh air and the corresponding humidity.

The undeniable positive quality of bamboo is the fact that it is practically not inclined to serious diseases, does not attract the attention of parasites. If stains or leaves show dark spots, this may indicate fungal infection. It is enough to treat the plant with a fungicide.

Too slow growth indicates a lack of mineral components. The darkening and excessive softness of the leaves indicate a too low temperature of the grass content.

In order not to damage the stems during the formation of complex compositions, it is better to consult a specialist beforehand and stock up special tools. With quality care bamboo can even bloom, but this takes decades, after which the plant dies.

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