My lucky bamboo has faded/yellowing leaves.
I'm wondering if I need to repot or resituate him somehow. I'd love any advice you can offer. Thank you!
15ft to light, indirect
3” pot without drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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Several factors could cause a lucky bamboo plant to yellow, so treating the plant requires a bit of trial and error. Consider the following lucky bamboo care guidelines to mitigate yellowing leaves:
1. Prune your plant. Remove yellow leaves by gently pulling them away from the stalk.
2. Move your plant. Transport your plant to an area with indirect light or its orientation toward the sun. If you notice that your lucky bamboo is growing in the direction of the sun, it’s in a good position—this is a natural behavior. Cultivators even use the sun to shape these plants.
3. Use a new water source. A good early intervention is to change out the water. If your plant is growing in water, throw out the old water and use fresh water. Stagnant water can allow microorganisms to cause root rot.
4. Limit the use of fertilizer. Overfertilization can cause your lucky bamboo to turn yellow. If you fertilize your plant, try limiting the amount of fertilizer and the frequency of application.
5. Inspect your plant for pests. Closely inspect your plants with a magnifying glass to look for pests. If you find them, try using a solution of water and rubbing alcohol or a mixture of vegetable soap and water to clear them away.
6. Trim the yellow stem. Before the entire plant turns yellow, trim away as many of the yellow parts as you can, and put what remains in fresh, clean water.
1. Prune your plant. Remove yellow leaves by gently pulling them away from the stalk.
2. Move your plant. Transport your plant to an area with indirect light or its orientation toward the sun. If you notice that your lucky bamboo is growing in the direction of the sun, it’s in a good position—this is a natural behavior. Cultivators even use the sun to shape these plants.
3. Use a new water source. A good early intervention is to change out the water. If your plant is growing in water, throw out the old water and use fresh water. Stagnant water can allow microorganisms to cause root rot.
4. Limit the use of fertilizer. Overfertilization can cause your lucky bamboo to turn yellow. If you fertilize your plant, try limiting the amount of fertilizer and the frequency of application.
5. Inspect your plant for pests. Closely inspect your plants with a magnifying glass to look for pests. If you find them, try using a solution of water and rubbing alcohol or a mixture of vegetable soap and water to clear them away.
6. Trim the yellow stem. Before the entire plant turns yellow, trim away as many of the yellow parts as you can, and put what remains in fresh, clean water.
I think your lucky bamboo is three separate plants tied together. I bought mine and found out they were three plants. I'm also having a similar issue.