How to Care for Small Bamboo Plants

Small, indoor bamboo plants have become increasingly popular in the past decade, in part because they are easy plants to care for. All you need to know is the basics and this plant will grow very well for you, even if you're thumb is nowhere near green.

Things You'll Need

• Lighting source
• Water filter

Instructions

1. Place your bamboo plant in a well-lit area, but not directly in the sun because bamboo is easily scorched. The lighting source does not need to be a natural lighting source, as bamboo plants also thrive in artificial light.

2. Periodically add water in the base container of the plant. Water should cover the roots by 2 or 3 inches.

3. Change the water in your bamboo plant when it becomes the least bit cloudy. Replace it with fresh water.

4. If your efforts are not making a difference, try filtering the water with a water filter. Sometimes the chemicals in tap water overwhelm the plant, which needs the water's minerals but is sensitive to the chemicals present.