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title: "How to water Lucky bamboo in soil"
description: "Learn the best ways to water your Lucky bamboo in soil. Discover when and how much to water, including top watering, bottom watering, and water bath methods, to keep your plant thriving."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/luckybamboosoil"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:31.798Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:12:37.419Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to water Lucky bamboo in soil

## How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer (about 2 inches) should be dry before giving the lucky bamboo more water. There are several ways to water a Lucky bamboo - they’re not very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Lucky bamboo plants loves water but they still need to breathe every now and then so make sure that they dry up properly between waterings.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your Lucky bamboo back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Ofte stilte spørsmål

### When should I water my Lucky bamboo in soil?

Water your Lucky bamboo when the top two inches of soil feel dry to the touch. It's important to let the soil dry out properly between waterings so the roots can breathe.

### What is the best way to water my Lucky bamboo from the top?

Pour water over the soil using a watering can or directly under a tap until water begins to run out from the drainage holes. Always remove any collected water from the tray afterwards to prevent your plant from sitting in it.

### How does bottom watering work for Lucky bamboo?

To bottom water, fill the plant tray with water and ensure the soil is in contact with it. Wait for about 10 minutes, check if the soil is moist, and if not, add more water to the tray for another 20 minutes before draining any excess.

### Why is it important to water over the soil even when bottom watering?

Bottom watering does not wash away salts and other minerals that can build up in the soil over time. Occasionally watering over the soil helps to flush these out and keep your plant healthy.

### How can I tell if I'm overwatering my Lucky bamboo?

Your Lucky bamboo needs to dry out properly between waterings, so always check the soil's dryness before watering again. Never let the pot sit in standing water for extended periods, as this can lead to overwatering and root rot.

## How to water Lucky bamboo over the soil

1. Feel the soil to ensure the top two inches are dry before proceeding.
2. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or directly under a tap.
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom.
4. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure you remove all the collected water immediately afterwards.
5. If you watered under a tap, wait until water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting your plant back.

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