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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    December 26, 2010
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    It is suffering from root rot. This article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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    Heather on
    January 9, 2011
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    What kind of water are you using for the plant and/or how often do you fertilize? This yellowing can be an indication of too much salt, which comes from either watering with tap water or from fertilizing.

    Switch to distilled water for a little while and hold off on fertilizing until the leaves stop turning yellow.

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    Nikki on
    October 21, 2011
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    Although many resources hint that Lucky Bamboo is not poisonous, this plant (also known as Dragon plant--Dracaena sanderiana) belongs to the same family as lilies, which are widely known to be toxic in cats. My advice, keep it well away from your cat. It's not worth the chance. If your cat exhibits unusual behavior or excessive vomiting, call your vet immediately.

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    Nikki on
    September 27, 2012
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    This article should also help with its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 26, 2012
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    Lucky Bamboo is actually a member of the dracaena family ( corn plants, marginata, etc). It's very adaptable, but not meant to grow in water permanently. Take it out of the water and stones, gently, and put it into a pot no more than 2" in diam bigger than the root ball. Plant in fast-draining soil (cactus soil) as you would any other plant (drainage holes in the pot, etc.etc). Keep it slightly moist in the beginning, because it has water roots, and gradually reduce the soil moisture until you are letting the soil get almost dry between waterings; this could take up to 6 months. Keep it in moderate light, fertilize no more than twice a year.

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Yes, remove all that excess water, as this will lead to rotting of your plant. You may even need to let it dry out some.

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 29, 2014
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    You can just cut those stems off at any point you like to make your plant have a pleasing shape. You can then place those stems into some type of container with water, just like the original plant came in, with some stones for support; or you can plant them in moist rooting mix: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
    If you want to keep your lucky bamboo for the long haul, however, you should consider putting it into soil. These are not water plants by nature; they're marketed that way because they are so strong and adaptable they will grow in water for a long time, but not forever. Here's more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htm

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