Sandera is a flower that only looks likereal woody bamboo. In fact, this plant belongs to the dracaena family. "Dragon tree" - this is how the name of indoor bamboo is translated. And the postscript "Sander" appeared thanks to the famous English collector Frederick Sander, who discovered this decorative flower to the world. Among the people, this plant has another name - the bamboo of happiness. According to the philosophy of Feng Shui, Sander's dracaena can bring good luck and happiness to the house. People believe in the power of a talisman, so indoor bamboo can be found more and more often in city apartments. When buying a plant, we naturally do not know all the intricacies of its cultivation. But without proper care, any, even the most unpretentious indoor flower can die. Today we will talk about how to care for bamboo and what kind of care it needs at home.
Bamboo in the water
It is worth saying that this plant does not haveany serious preferences. Bamboo does not require special attention, the only condition for successful cultivation is timely watering. And with the right lighting, the plant grows up to 2 meters in height and becomes an original indoor decoration. Experts advise growing indoor bamboo in water, without using a soil mixture. It is a humid environment that has all the necessary qualities for the successful growth and development of the plant. If the roots of the dracaena are constantly in water, then it will never feel a lack of moisture, which can be fatal for it. The container for decorative bamboo should be wide and not very deep. Dracaena looks beautiful in a transparent flowerpot. For stability and beauty, you can surround the dracaena with pebbles or other decorative elements, having previously washed them with boiled water. It is worth considering that tap water cannot be used to grow bamboo. It contains harmful substances that do not have the best effect on the health of the plant. If you do not have the opportunity to plant bamboo in purified water, it is correct to use rainwater. Or simply freeze a bottle of water and let it defrost in natural conditions. As a result of all these manipulations, the water will acquire the necessary softness, and all harmful impurities will evaporate. Do not forget to change the water in the flowerpot once a week. And for more active growth of the plant, use special liquid fertilizers, diluting them strictly according to the instructions. If you notice that the water has acquired an unpleasant odor, it is necessary to urgently replace it. Or dilute a little charcoal in it, which has antibacterial properties and prevents fungal infections from developing.
Bamboo in the ground
Grow decorative plants at homebamboo can also be grown in a soil mixture. Moreover, it does not need any specific soil, it is enough to buy one that is suitable for any houseplant - universal. Do not think that dracaena will grow worse in the ground - the main thing here is not to miscalculate with watering. The pot for the plant must have drainage holes. Otherwise, the roots will begin to mold, the leaves will turn yellow and the plant will die. A layer of expanded clay should be placed on the bottom of the pot, which will not allow water to stagnate. After transplanting the flower, water it abundantly and put it in the chosen place. Water for irrigation must be settled or use filtered, melted or rainwater. The water temperature should be room temperature. In hot weather, dracaena needs abundant "drinking" (2-3 times a week). With the onset of cold weather, watering the plant is reduced and is carried out only as the soil dries out completely. Remember, direct sunlight is detrimental to dracaena. If it is not possible to place it away from them, then at midday be sure to cover the leaves and stem to avoid burns. Caring for bamboo will be even easier if you place it in partial shade. Bamboo is not demanding in terms of temperature. It will feel equally good at 15 degrees Celsius and at 35.
Why does the plant turn yellow and fade?
Indoor bamboo that doesn't require any careis particularly difficult, but can still bring one problem to its owners - yellowing of leaves and stems. Many gardeners face this problem. The reason may be different: fungal infections, abundant fertilizers (or, conversely, insufficient), and poor-quality water for irrigation. In any case, it is worth reviewing the methods of caring for the plant and identifying what and when you did wrong. Be sure to change the water in the flowerpot or transplant the plant into fresh soil. Yellow and dry leaves must be removed. If spots appear on the stem of the plant, do the following: carefully cut off the damaged area with a sharp knife, let the cut dry for 2-3 hours and sprinkle it with crushed charcoal. Then remove the remaining powder and cover the area with melted wax. That's all. Now you know how to care for bamboo. Feel free to buy this happy plant and put it in the most visible place in your home. And it doesn't matter whether you believe in its power or not. In any case, indoor bamboo will be a great decoration for the room it lives in!
