What we call decorative or indoor bamboo, in fact, has little in common with real bamboo. The real name of this plant is Dracaena Sander. The name of Sander comes from the English florist Frederick Sander, who was the pioneer of this species of plants.
In its homeland, in Southeast Asia, bamboo is considered a sacred tree. It is used to remove the evil eye, damage and expel evil spirits. For many centuries this plant was used to fulfill any desires. It is attributed to magical plants, which brings happiness to the owners of the house. Also, bamboo is a symbol of imperishable love, devotion and fidelity. He is able to give strength in difficult life situations and go through any adversity. Therefore, this plant has become so popular among gardeners in recent times. Caring for bamboo is not complicated, but has some features.
Many gardeners advise growing bamboo just in water or gel, and not in the ground. A plant in water receives the most comfortable conditions and, in addition, the root system, placed in water, is protected from drying out, which can destroy bamboo. Caring for this plant is simple, as it is very unpretentious and the presence of moisture is the only mandatory need.
Water needs to be changed regularly, at least once a week. Like any other plant, it loves bamboo permanent care. It is important not to forget about top dressing with special mineral fertilizers. For proper development and growth, fertilize water once every three months. In nature, bamboo receives nutrients and minerals directly from the soil, so if you do not feed it at home, it will stop growing and may lose its leaves.
You should carefully approach the choice of water. Please note that ordinary tap water does not like bamboo. Caring for this plant requires the use of a clean liquid. Moreover, tap water is not suitable for watering other indoor flowers, as it contains a lot of chlorine and biocidal additives. The best of all for these purposes is rain or melt water. Fill a plastic bottle and put in the freezer. As soon as the water completely freezes, leave the resulting ice to thaw at room temperature. Such a liquid acquires the necessary softness and is perfect for watering plants.
If on hot days water quickly deteriorates and gets an unpleasant odor, then charcoal can be added to it , which, thanks to the sorbing and antibacterial properties, will help to eliminate all unpleasant odors.
If you use a transparent vase, then it can be decorated with all kinds of pebbles and colorful glass pieces. But do not forget to pre-rinse the jewelry in hot water to disinfect surfaces from infections and bacteria, otherwise the flower may become sick and die.
Dracaena bamboo, care of which requires regular watering, is generally very unpretentious. It can be grown in the ground. For this, some special soil is not needed, but any land suitable for indoor flowers is suitable. In the soil, home bamboo grows as well as in water, and sometimes even better, because in nature it grows in it. If water needs to be changed regularly so that the plant does not rot, then this will not happen with the use of soil. Initially, when transplanting, the bamboo root system is injured, and it needs abundant watering. If you use soil, the only important requirement is drainage at the bottom of the pot. If it is absent, sooner or later this will lead to the appearance of mold, which affects the roots, and then the whole plant.
Choosing a place for Dracaena Sander, be guided by the fact that this plant does not tolerate intense sunlight. The delicate leaves of the plant do not like sunlight, and when exposed to the sun, they can turn yellow and fade. It is best to place your home bamboo in partial shade. The plant is not whimsical to the temperature regime, it feels good both at + 17 ° C and at + 35 ° C.
Now you know that bamboo cares very much and responds to it with good growth and excellent appearance.