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title: "Is it possible to propagate lucky bamboo in water? And if so how…"
description: "Is it possible to propagate lucky bamboo in water? And if so how would I do that?"
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# Is it possible to propagate lucky bamboo in water? And if so how…

_Posted by K on 2024-01-26_

Is it possible to propagate lucky bamboo in water? And if so how would I do that?

## 8 comments

### Neia commented on 2024-01-26

Here’s a shoot I sniped from my lucky bamboo. I was shocked to see the roots lol but I have the bigger one in water with glass pebbles.

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### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-01-27

What’s the secret to the bamboo? I can’t seem to make it past 4 years with one. Each time they start yellowing at the stalk. I remove the infected one but eventually it happens to all of them.

#### Dyfinest1 replied on 2025-06-19

You have to make sure you’re feeding them as well as changing out the water using some pebbles or glass rocks always helps as long as you keep the roots submerged under the water they should live forever

#### Dyfinest1 replied on 2025-06-19

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/J9Ioo08qGqr43-2fH4e9LtdPcxl0ZkXZJ7q64GPQ4oQ/oaqIBuRKSgiaCHvk9f3MzQ.webp?size=large)

#### SavagePotato replied on 2025-07-03

I swear if that bamboo is still trapped in styrofoam and glued together rocks in that ceramic from the store.. ( this is your notice to rinse those roots off )

#### SavagePotato replied on 2025-07-03

Also, I peaked at your bedroom site— maam, they need liquid fertilizer… turn those fertilizer cares on 🙏🏽

#### SavagePotato replied on 2025-07-03

Also I luv yur vibe from your photos!

### Mermaid commented on 2025-07-16

Trim your roots and only use distilled or rain water and change every 2 weeks. Very diluted fertilizer if at all. mine is over 6 years old and almost 2 ft tall

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