How to Grow Bamboo in Rocks
Bamboo is a surprisingly durable plant that can survive in various soil conditions such as sand, rock or dirt as long as the roots stay moist, the weather is fairly temperate and it does not encounter a lot of direct sunlight. The most popular bamboo to grow in rocks is the potted lucky bamboo plant, arranged with tied stalks of bamboo meant to symbolize luck for different areas of your life. Lucky bamboo thrives on little attention as long as it is established properly from the beginning.
Find a well-lit area out of direct sunlight in which to place your bamboo plant.
Arrange a few bamboo shoots the way you want them to be potted. Hold the bamboo shoots in the pots or vase so the roots are a few inches above the bottom.
Pour the rocks into the pot, still holding the bamboo in place, until it reaches within an inch of the lip of the pot and the bamboo is stabilized.
- Bamboo is a surprisingly durable plant that can survive in various soil conditions such as sand, rock or dirt as long as the roots stay moist, the weather is fairly temperate and it does not encounter a lot of direct sunlight.
- Hold the bamboo shoots in the pots or vase so the roots are a few inches above the bottom.
Add water to the pot until you see it near the surface of the rocks. Allow the bamboo to dry for at least five days before watering again. Water the bamboo twice a week.
Add grass fertilizer once or twice a year to keep the bamboo healthy.
Plant Bamboo Shoots In Rocks
Place a few rocks on the bottom of a small container. Set the bamboo in the center of the container. Hold the bamboo upright and fill in around the roots with more rocks until they reach about an inch from the top of the pot. Replenish the water as needed. Replant the bamboo according to the steps.
- Add water to the pot until you see it near the surface of the rocks.
Tip
Bamboo experts recommend using organic slow-release grass fertilizer to keep your bamboo growing strong.
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- Bamboo experts recommend using organic slow-release grass fertilizer to keep your bamboo growing strong.
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Based in Southern California, Daniel Holzer has been a freelance writer specializing in labor issues, personal finance and green living since 2004. His recent work has appeared online at Green Your Apartment and other websites. Holzer studied English literature at California State University, Fullerton.
