What's the best soil for #luckybamboo?
I know I should've asked this before I repotted them all. 🤦♀️
I repotted them into pea gravel because it looked nice and looked like it would be a good option for them. But I had created a post welcoming my lucky bamboo into my Oasis and stated I would repot them the day after buying them (which is today).
Someone said it was best to have them grow in water, but I saw it after repotting them. Now I don't really know what I want to do. I kinda want to repot these guys, but I don't want to cause shock and make them die.
If I should change my soil, I prefer to mix my own soils (I do it all the time, tbh, and my family is a little bit low on money). I have Miracle-Gro potting soil, sandy soil, pea gravel, larger rocks, normal yard soil, and orchid bark, but I might have more things. These are all outside, tbh and it rained last night and probably today, so most of these things are wet (except the potting soil, it's in a bag).
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I repotted them into pea gravel because it looked nice and looked like it would be a good option for them. But I had created a post welcoming my lucky bamboo into my Oasis and stated I would repot them the day after buying them (which is today).
Someone said it was best to have them grow in water, but I saw it after repotting them. Now I don't really know what I want to do. I kinda want to repot these guys, but I don't want to cause shock and make them die.
If I should change my soil, I prefer to mix my own soils (I do it all the time, tbh, and my family is a little bit low on money). I have Miracle-Gro potting soil, sandy soil, pea gravel, larger rocks, normal yard soil, and orchid bark, but I might have more things. These are all outside, tbh and it rained last night and probably today, so most of these things are wet (except the potting soil, it's in a bag).
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Best Answer
Lucky bamboo thrives best in water, but if you prefer using soil, you can create a good mix with what you have. Combine Miracle-Gro potting soil with sandy soil for a well-draining mix that retains some moisture. You can also add orchid bark to enhance drainage and airflow around the roots. Avoid heavy or dense soils that could lead to root rot. If you decide to repot, do so gently to minimize shock. Alternatively, you can consider keeping them in water, just remember to change it regularly for optimal health.
@USAGardenHub alright, but I kinda prefer using pea gravel more than orchid bark (it's a pain to make sure there are no maple seeds with the orchid bark since they look pretty similar). So should I use pea gravel instead?
@RiverleafwingIf you prefer using pea gravel instead of orchid bark, that's perfectly fine! Pea gravel can provide good drainage for your lucky bamboo, which is important for preventing root rot. You can mix the pea gravel with the Miracle-Gro potting soil and sandy soil to create a well-draining mix. Just make sure to use more of the gravel and sandy soil compared to the potting soil, so the roots have plenty of airflow. This combination will help your lucky bamboo thrive while still allowing for some moisture retention. Just be gentle when repotting to avoid shocking the plants. If you change your mind later, you can always switch to growing them in water, which they also enjoy.
@USAGardenHub alright. Also, I already have pretty high humidity naturally (it's as if my climate was a terrarium), so I find that even my orchid is happy even though its soil is like 12 parts orchid bark and 1 part Miracle-Gro soil on the top only.
Plus, the sandy soil holds a pretty good amount of water on its own, so should I add the potting soil anyway?
Plus, the sandy soil holds a pretty good amount of water on its own, so should I add the potting soil anyway?
@USAGardenHub I decided to just make a mix containing sand, potting soil, pea gravel, and some bark chips.