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My Bamboo Plant is in a water vase so it isn't getting any nutrients. And I'm wondering if there is a place where you can buy a certain liquid to put in the vase or anything else?

When shopping for: plants | Posted 02/15/2010 | 409 Views
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Meg787 Posted: 02/15/2010
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Hey there!  I've got some lucky bamboo of my own.  I've kept it alive for a couple years now just with water alone.  However, if you would feel better feeding it there are a few ways you can do this.

You might try giving your bamboo a small amount of african violet fertilizer.  Some good brands to try are Schultz ($5.99 from Ace Hardware)  or Miracle Gro ($4.39 from http://www.Yardlover.com These both come in liquid form so you'll just have to add a drop every now and then to the water your bamboo is in.  Keep in mind that if you feed your bamboo too much, it's going to grow quite a lot and you'll have to transfer it to a different container.

Another option is to give your bamboo plant a couple drops of aquarium plant food each week.  Try API Leaf Zone aquarium plant food, which you can get for $5.73 from Linens 'N' Things.

Some other tips you might want to keep in mind:
  1. Keep your bamboo in a spot where it recieves low indirect sunlight.  Bamboo generally grows in thick, shady forests so too much sunlight can dry out your bamboo.
  2. Give your bamboo either filtered or spring water, as heavily fluoridated water can cause your plant to yellow.  Or, for an extra healthy plant, try adding some old/dirty aquarium water from your fishtank.
  3. Empty and refill the water about once a week.

Hope these tips help you keep your bamboo healthy! 
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TracyLynn0923 Posted: 02/15/2010
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Try the Lucky Bamboo Plant food, it sells for $2.99!
Specifics are:
  • Super Green - Lucky Bamboo liquid fertilizer works like a magic
  • Also it can be used on all other plant, in water or soil.
  • Each bottle contains 36ml of Super Green Fertilizer liquid
  • Much Better result than regular Green Green on the market
  • Make your plants grow faster and healthier

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