Hi Kathryn,
When looking for resources in regards to saving lucky bamboo, I came across your article here:https://www.kathrynwilking.com/ask-kathryn-lucky-bamboo-outgrows-container/. You were kind enough to include your email on the bottom.
I received two lucky bamboo stalks in May of 2018, one stalk started turning yellow a few months back and after some online research, I cut the stalk down hoping that new sprouts might come up. There are still some orange/white roots so I have been holding out hope that it…
Ask Kathryn: ‘Lucky Bamboo’ outgrows its container.
Q: What happens to ‘lucky bamboo’ when it outgrows the container? Do I throw it out? What happens if you throw out ‘lucky bamboo’? Is that bad luck?
A: If you have a very dead or dying plant it can’t be enhancing an area for you anymore, right? Like any feng shui ‘cure’ or ‘enhancement’ placed in an area, sometimes they just run-their-course. It is okay to say goodbye to your dead…
Lucky Bamboo
The Bamboo is often referred to as ‘lucky’ in Chinese Cultures. It is fast growing, hearty and has a mulitple of uses. When gathered in groups, the number of stalks can have different meanings and bring strength to different situations.
One of my favorites is the ‘group of three’, also discussed in the latest newsletter. Three is for the trinity, the family and cooperation. The arrangement here has three bamboo stalks. If you are familiar with the…