How Do You Prune Lucky Bamboo Plants?
What many people don’t realize about their lucky bamboo plants is that the main stalks are never going to grow noticeably in height. These plant stalks are harvested and sold to growers by the inch. They are pre-cut to specific lengths, and each cut end is chemically treated. The parts of the lucky bamboo that will grow are the shoots coming from the joints in the main stalk. As the leaves grow and mature, they become new stalks capable of sprouting their own new shoots. The growth of many new shoots can cause the lucky bamboo plant to become top-heavy, and it may begin to look untidy or unattractive to you. A little strategic pruning will bring your plant back under control. Use sharp, clean shears or scissors to clip the new green growths 1 to 2 inches from the stalk. This will not only tidy the lucky bamboo’s appearance, but will encourage fuller new growth closer to the stalk. Melt about 1/8 cup of paraffin wax. Let it cool, but not to the point of solidifying. You don’t want to pu
