Around 1 to 1 1 2 inches of water is standard.
Growing bamboo from seed in water.
Place one seed in the top of each pellet.
Because i now use purified water which has all the minerals removed i ve started to use this food 2 or 3 times a year.
Fill up a shallow glass container up with water that is right around 85 f 30 c.
Bamboo grown indoors in water is often called lucky bamboo with the formal name of dracaena sanderiana.
Water grown lucky bamboo is a low maintenance houseplant.
Bamboo will grow roots in places where it is submerged in water.
Soak seeds for 24 hours in distilled water warmed to 85 f 30 c.
Use the right amount of water.
Place your seeds into the water and let them sit undisturbed for between 12 24 hours.
If you add too much to your container you will create an unattractive plant which displays root growth in odd looking places.
Securely place the bamboo stalk s into the gravel.
Boil a large pot of water and pour it over the peat pellets.
That iconic bamboo plant that grows in water and seems to be in every store and office isn t a true bamboo but a member of the genus dracaena.
Growing bamboo from seed step 1.
Soak your bamboo seeds in water for 1 full day.
This process also helps judge the viability of seeds because those that float are probably not viable.
Place the pot or tray into your propagator.
Caring for your bamboo palm watering.
A viable seed will normally sink to the bottom of the water.
You should aim to water your bamboo palm in a way that will keep the soil at a level of moisture that is only just perceptible in order to avoid over watering and causing root rot.
The bamboo palm plant likes to have consistently moist soil but should never be allowed to sit in wet or soggy soil.
Apply the pre germination stimulant.
Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours to start to soften them up.
This kickstarts the germination process for your seeds and increases the odds of planting success.
Super green is one of the fertilizers specially formulated for lucky bamboo growing in water.
This bamboo look alike goes by the name lucky bamboo and is supposed to bring luck prosperity and health to its owner.
Inspect your seeds for cracks mold or signs of shriveling these seeds should be discarded.
Firstly you need to prepare your growing medium.
It s up to you if you want to try the floating seeds as well or not.
Fill your chosen pot or tray with compost and moisten it with water.
Soak your seeds in.
Just keep it in clean water and you will have a happy healthy plant.
