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Posted 2Y ago by @UpfrontDisphyma

My lucky bamboo all of a sudden is starting to molding/ro...

@RealSimpleMama @BambooLover #luckybamboo What did i do wrong??😟
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I would definitely wash it off as best as you can. Then spray with a diluted mix of hydrogen peroxide and water!
Clean with a bleach water solution and try to keep the mold contained
Hey there. I’m not sure. You could use a toothbrush and scrub it off - no soap, either just water or you can spray on some hydrogen peroxide if you want.
@S.ham13 Ok thanks i will do that when I get back home.🏑
@UpfrontDisphyma No problem! Sounds great! Good luck!
@S.ham13 @ElatedAnchistea @RealSimpleMama Okay already did that but do you know why it molding like that? I mean I didn't put so much water after doing that process but you can look at the second photo to be sure.πŸ€”
@UpfrontDisphyma I’d check with the water quality and make sure it’s only RO/filtered water. If the stones weren’t washed thoroughly I’d do that, you can do bleach or hydrogen peroxide. And it also depends on how much light it’s getting, more light will mold more quickly.
@UpfrontDisphyma I agree with @RealSimpleMama about the rocks. Might consider getting a container that isn’t clear to see if it makes a significant difference:)
@UpfrontDisphyma Guess what I found on my Lucky Bamboo propagations!!! Same thing! Mold 😐 I haven’t been the best with changing the water and that’s all that they are in. Figured I’d let you know you’re not alone πŸ€—
@RealSimpleMama The rocks have been washed with water and I filled it with purified water is that ok to use? I've also put the roots into the bottom.
@UpfrontDisphyma that all sounds good! You’ll still have to change out the water once a week or so, so keep an eye on it. πŸŒ±β˜€οΈβ€οΈ
@RealSimpleMama Ok thanks will do.
@RealSimpleMama But I'm also wondering is it okay to do it 3 weeks or do I have to do it at one week a few times just for the recovery of this lucky bamboo?🀨
@UpfrontDisphyma I would always do it once a week. By three weeks there will be all kinds of film and junk on the top of the water, plus bacteria that’ll eat the roots and rot the plant, and it will have used up any nutrients in the water.
@RealSimpleMama Ok i understand.