The bamboo plant (scientific name: Bambusa vulgaris)is a very attractive house plant that may be hard to maintain! But in the rest of the article on the topic of the Bamboo house plant, you will find that this theory is wrong and you will enjoy having this beautiful plant very much, but by following the tips that are secret and magical!….
Several indoor plants look like Bamboo. Bamboo plant has green and woody stems that are very crisp and fresh, and the leaves they have all make this plant beautiful and unique. The way you enjoy looking at them, and besides, it makes the environment of the house very beautiful. It also has good growth, but it has a big problem that you must know before buying it, which you will find in the article below…
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How To Take Care Of a Bamboo House Plant?
Although most people have problems with growing Bamboo house plants, I think it is easy to take care of bamboo. in my previous article, I told you about golden tips for taking care of indoor plants. Here, I want to give you pro tips, especially for caring for Bamboo house plants. Let to show you:
- At the first, I must say that they should be placed in pots filled with sweetened water. So that they can grow and fill their hollow green stems with water.
- Just to prevent ants from attracting insects, clean their stems with vinegar so that they do not attract insects.
- Get vitamin tablets from herbal care centres and dissolve them in the pot’s water. simply!
- If you spot tiny bugs such as aphids and mealybugs on your indoor plant, you can get rid of them with natural homemade pesticides.
One of the wonderful things about the Bamboo house plant is its ability to air purification. Adding this air-purifying indoor plant to your living space not only raises the aesthetic view of your indoor decor but also has health benefits for your family.
How to Propagate a Bamboo House Plant?
This is an exciting question! Because by multiplying this plant, you can earn from it or give it as gifts to your friends.
So let’s go: I will teach you an easy but practical way to propagate bamboo house plants step-by-step.
- Step 1: First, find an offshoot 4-6 inches long and cut it from near the main stem with scissors.
- Step 2: Put the small separated stalks in a container full of water.
- Step 3: Wait for thirty days until the red bamboo roots grow well. During these thirty days, change the pot’s water every week and stimulate the roots a little by hand.
- Step 4: Congrajulate! Now, the roots are ready and you have a new little plant to give as a gift.
➡ Warrning:
This plant is poisonous! If you can’t control pets or you forget to take care of your little one, don’t get this plant. Because they may eat some of it and get food poisoning. So it is not a kid-safe plant for a play space.
The Interesting Stories Of Arranging Bamboo In A Vase?
Well, the bamboo plant is one of the most common indoor plants. This is also a popular Chinese plant and the Chinese consider it sacred there are interesting stories about arranging them in a pot.
We will tell you about the number of them here:
- Putting 8 stems in the pot indicates great progress.
- Being 7 stems indicates growth and progress.
- Placing 6 bamboo stalks in a pot is a symbol of health.
- If you put 5 stems in a vase, you will have a symbol of wealth.
- 4 sticks of bamboo in the pot are a symbol of strength, peace and balance
- 3 bamboo in a pot is a symbol of the happiness of the people in the house.
- And putting 2 stems in a vase is a sign of love;
- They don’t put a single stem in a vase. Because it is not a good sign!
But these are old stories, and knowing them is only fun. Putting them in the corners of the house can also be beautiful! do you know other stories about the Bamboo house plant? Please tell us below this page.
Conclusion
Until the end of this article, we have provided you with the best and latest information about Bamboo house plants, which, if you follow them, will bring the dreamy freshness in the photos. We also told you the treatment of the common disease of this plant, which was insect bites to suck water. I hope you feel good and lively with the Bamboo house plant.
Elahe Rabiei
Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.