Do I need to make incisions on the newly purchased lucky bamboo? What should I do if the incisions d

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1. Whether to make an incision?

2. What to do if the incision does not take root?

3. Precautions

Newly purchased plants need to be re-cut, which will help them absorb water and nutrients. When cutting, it should be cut at a 45-degree angle, and the cut should be smooth enough. If the cut always fails to take root, you need to take out the plant, trim the cut, soak it in rooting water and then re-root. During the rooting period, you should pay attention to changing the water and avoid being exposed to strong light.

1. Whether to incision

Generally, newly purchased lucky bamboo needs to be re-incision. The main thing is to cut the base of the plant diagonally at a 45-degree angle with clean scissors. The cut should be smooth enough to help it absorb water and nutrients better. After cutting the opening, just insert it into a clean hydroponic container. If possible, you can add some charcoal to the water, which can have a good sterilization effect and prevent root rot.

2. What to do if the incision does not take root

If the cut of Lucky Bamboo always fails to take root, you can take it out of the bottle, trim the cut again, soak it in rooting water, and then reinsert it into the bottle. It must be noted that the water used must be clean enough. Once bacteria or impurities appear in it, it will prevent the incision from taking root. During the period of rooting, you should always observe the water in the container and change the water as soon as possible if it becomes dirty. Under normal circumstances, the water should be changed every 3-5 days when roots are not taking root.

3. Precautions

You should also pay attention to the maintenance environment. Do not place it in a place with strong light. It is best to place it in a bright place with good ventilation. Don't place it too close to electrical appliances, as it will slow down its rooting speed after being exposed to radiation.

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