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title: "I've had this bamboo start for 3+ years. It has always been in water…"
description: "I've had this bamboo start for 3+ years. It has always been in water and has done great. I keep it in the same place and now the leaves are turning yellow. Any…"
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author: "Stephanie"
published: "2026-01-20T02:15:05.838639Z"
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# I've had this bamboo start for 3+ years. It has always been in water…

_Posted by Stephanie on 2026-01-20_

I've had this bamboo start for 3+ years. It has always been in water and has done great. I keep it in the same place and now the leaves are turning yellow. Any ideas why? Any suggestions one possible fertilizer. Thanks for any help

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## 5 comments

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-01-20

How often are you changing the water?

#### Stephanie replied on 2026-01-20

I don't change it all. I top of with rain water. The only time I change all the way is if it gets cloudy. How often do you change and do you change it all? Thanks

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-01-20

Yeah it probably needs some fertilizer or vitamins. I use "Liquit Dirt"

#### Stephanie replied on 2026-01-20

Thanks I will get some. I use rain water. Its better then tap but I figure there's not enough nutrition in it.. thanks

### Katomarose commented on 2026-01-20

It definitely needs nutrients!

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