Things You'll Need:
- bamboo chutes
- transparent jar, flower pot, or glass
- stones, pebbles, or marbles
- water
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Step 1
Buy a healthy bamboo chute. Bamboo will grow its own new roots, so you just need to make sure you choose a chute that's a healthy shade of light green - neither yellow nor dark green.
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Step 2
Choose an interesting transparent container to keep your bamboo. That way you can see the roots! I like to use a transparent glass, small pot, or jar for my bamboo plants. Choose a container that's an appropriate size and shape for your chute.
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Step 3
To keep the bamboo standing up, add pebbles, glass marbles, or stones to the container. You can get creative and combine with the design of your home!
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Step 4
Make sure that your bamboo is kept with 2-3 inches of the stem submerged in water. Unlike some other plants, bamboo likes to take root in a few inches of water constantly in order to grow and be healthy. You cannot over water bamboo! Refill the water as necessary to keep it at this level.
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Step 5
Find a home in your home for the bamboo plant. Bamboo likes filtered sunlight, not direct sunlight. I like to keep bamboo in my bathroom, which doesn't get a lot of light.
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Step 6
Keep tabs on your bamboo plant. If it starts to wilt, move it to a place with more light. Make sure the water level is high enough. And lastly, enjoy your bamboo!
Comments
insidestory said
on 1/30/2009 Sounds tropical to me, I think I'll try to grow one. Thanks for the insight.
dlcass said
on 1/28/2009 I love Bamboo. I have yet to get my own plant, but I want one. The Chinese believe it is lucky to have it in your house. Another good reason to get some!
FrazzledNanny said
on 1/28/2009 Great tips. I love using all different kind of plants indoors. 5* RRC
Upon-Request said
on 1/27/2009 I always seem to kill my bamboo - but your article inspires me to try again! :)
miasavc said
on 1/22/2009 We have this plant at home & my husband place it next to the window where there's sunlight but not too much! Great info here.