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title: "Hi there, I’m helping my co-worker revive his bamboo plant. Last…"
description: "Hi there, I’m helping my co-worker revive his bamboo plant. Last picture shows what it looked like when I first got it- all yellow leaves, stalks, etc. I’ve…"
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# Hi there, I’m helping my co-worker revive his bamboo plant. Last…

_Geplaatst door CandyTC🪷 op 2024-07-01_

Hi there, I’m helping my co-worker revive his bamboo plant. Last picture shows what it looked like when I first got it- all yellow leaves, stalks, etc. I’ve since removed all the yellow leaves, took it out of the original pot and saw that all the roots were orange and kindda smelly.  
I removed all the roots, kept the green stems and then I removed all the remaining yellow leaves around.  
I separated the stems, cleaned the rocks in came in and put in a new jar with clean water.  
Is there anything else that I can do to make sure I can revive this poor baby? 🎋  
Appreciate any help or insights, thank you!!

![Bijlage 1 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/vGTyFqhVQqOjR4ElAiDd9w.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/tvgh5rHoR_SQTKJgZdEoGg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/GEukNFOLRDSOu80YHzp3ew.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 4 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/bbxiynHeRT6pBUWCacgapg.webp?size=large)

## 5 reacties

### eatyacarbs reageerde op 2024-07-01

I think you’re doing the most!! Looks like you’ve got it under control — nice work 👏

#### anna:) antwoordde op 2024-07-01

are you using tap water or purified water? sometimes the minerals in tap water can harm the plant! Also, since the roots are orange and a bit stinky, I would put a little bit of peroxide on the roots to disinfect them in case of rotting or infection! :)) otherwise you’re doing great!

#### CandyTC🪷 antwoordde op 2024-07-01

i’m not sure what type water he’s using but I’m going to let him know to use purified water… and thanks,  
good to know I did the right thing

#### Mara antwoordde op 2024-07-02

Orange roots on lucky bamboo are 100% normal. That’s the way they are supposed to look.

#### CandyTC🪷 antwoordde op 2024-07-03

I’m just learning that now too, and kindda kicking myself for trimming them all out. I was concerned that they smelled a bit so I thought they were root rot. I hope the new, shorter stalks would still root.

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