mea505
22nd May 2008, 11:23 PM
Hello all,
I have read quite a bit of literature lately concerning the twisting of the Lucky Bamboo Plant. I understand that if a light source is used, one can cause the newer "shoots" to bend towards the light. I also know, however, that this specific plant does not like direct lighting.
Therefore, I am stuck in a conundrum of sorts. If the plant does not like direct lighting, then how does one set it up so that light will be used to "train the bamboo?" I have the following set up:
1. Light source: a flourescent light bulb that is affixed approximately three feet from the plant.
2. The plant in inside a box, with the one side cut out (the side through which the light is emitted). This has been set up for about 2 days now.
Questions: The light is a 20 W "Helical" light bulb. I do have a "plant bulb," but I was told that these creatures like flourescent light better. Is this a good idea? How far should the plant be from the light source? It is always going to be a form of "direct lighting," right -- otherwise, it would not work (or am I wrong here?) Should I use my "plant bulb" instead, which is blue in color and provides some sort of filter system? Or, should I use a filter system with the "Helical" light bulb? Should I keep the light on the plant all the time, or just during the day?
Thanks,
Mark
I have read quite a bit of literature lately concerning the twisting of the Lucky Bamboo Plant. I understand that if a light source is used, one can cause the newer "shoots" to bend towards the light. I also know, however, that this specific plant does not like direct lighting.
Therefore, I am stuck in a conundrum of sorts. If the plant does not like direct lighting, then how does one set it up so that light will be used to "train the bamboo?" I have the following set up:
1. Light source: a flourescent light bulb that is affixed approximately three feet from the plant.
2. The plant in inside a box, with the one side cut out (the side through which the light is emitted). This has been set up for about 2 days now.
Questions: The light is a 20 W "Helical" light bulb. I do have a "plant bulb," but I was told that these creatures like flourescent light better. Is this a good idea? How far should the plant be from the light source? It is always going to be a form of "direct lighting," right -- otherwise, it would not work (or am I wrong here?) Should I use my "plant bulb" instead, which is blue in color and provides some sort of filter system? Or, should I use a filter system with the "Helical" light bulb? Should I keep the light on the plant all the time, or just during the day?
Thanks,
Mark