[Rudey]

Thanks JAM

Here is an interesting plant article just in case it tickles your fancy: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/04/ga...ATU.html?8hpib

-Rudey

Originally posted by justamom
ThetaGrrl- That's pretty funny! Not to worry, we KNOW punks are EVERYWHERE! Just don't put a horse shoe over the door or wear any lucky charms!

Orchid information can also be found through the following link.

Rudey- This is the best thing I found. Bottom line keep it in water.
Now, on to the details. I think this covers most of your questions-especially about the leaves. If you need more, I'll try to find more.
This is about the best I've come across.

http://www.tcsiam.com/tcsiam/lucky_bamboo_care_of.htm

A portion of the article-
Care of Lucky Bamboo :

During transportation, Lucky Bamboo may be some stressed. (notice from the leaves are not fresh) Therefore, When you received the Lucky Bamboo, remove the plastic bag and cotton absorbent that wrap around the bottom of the stalk. Then put Lucky Bamboo in clean water right away. After a few hours the leaves will recover. The water in the cotton absorbent only enough to cover the transportation period (less than 36 hours) only.
Lucky Bamboo is hydroponics plants, all it needs is to have enough water. Therefore add water when the water runs low.
Do not keep the water level to high, it will give Lucky Bamboo chances to putting the roots too high on the stem. The root will always pop out of the stem below the water level. While the Lucky Bamboo does not necessarily have to be in a transparent container, a transparent container better displays it hydroponics quality and promotes good water hygiene
Use clean water
Lucky Bamboo can have fluoride problems. so try to stay away from tap water. Fluoride in the water can lead to top burn.
If you cannot avoid using tap water, at least let it sit out over night so that chlorine will evaporate this will minimized the effect of chlorine.
If possible change water oftenly (every 3-7 days) or sooner if it get murky
Lucky Bamboo with more leaves will required more water than the one without leaf. Make sure you put in enough (but not too much) clean water to keep all the leaves green. If some of the leaves turn yellow, it is sign of not enough water. don't worry just put more water then use clean sharp scissors to trim off those yellow leaves. And sometime the lucky bamboo just adapts to a new environment. Do not worry the new leaves will grow.

Humidity above 25-30% in best but will tolerate long periods down to 10-15%.. anyway, make sure roots get enough water.

Lucky Bamboo will survive low interior light but would prefer bright filtered light. Once it become acclimated for use indoor should not place in direct sun or it will sunburn.

Even though Lucky Bamboo is indoor plant, which make it have few pest problems. Mealy bugs are usually most common insect indoor. Most problems occur on the growing end therefore make sure that the top of it is cleaned. so that it will not has fungus or rot.
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