Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I bought 3 stalks of lucky bamboo a couple of months ago and I noticed a huge discoloration in one. In the store, they were just floating at the surface. I planted them in my 5g but later had to remove them since I was add African dwarf frogs and I needed a lid. I put them somewhere temporarily that had no fish and no direct artificial or natural light. I noticed a bit of yellowing at the top of one so I moved it into my 10g. It stayed the same but when I had to remove it due to a water change, the top was sticking out of the water. When I put it back the top was a lit mushy and reminded me of steamed asparagus. It began to deteriorate from there with bubbles and some mold. Any help? Again, this was over a 3 month time span. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Lucky bamboo is often sold as a aquatic plant but its not. Which is probably why it is dying. It does best in the aquarium when only the bottom part is submerged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbysnail Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 The stalks and leaves need to be above water and even then sometimes they don’t like to have roots in water forever, but mostly fare fine as long as the stalks and leaves are above the waterline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 You can still save the majority of the plant, anything yellow needs to be cut off, but you will be able to reroot the green parts, they grow in the same direction so you will decapitate one part and give new legs to the other, if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 sorry forgot to mention as other have mentioned, the top needs to be out of the tank and the roots need to be in the water/substrate if it can reach. the tops of the stalks and leaves have to be above water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 So you think I should cut it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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