Bamboo will tell you it's thirsty; its leaves will curl inward when the soil is too dry. To help maintain moisture, apply an even 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the base of your bamboo.

your luck running dry). Since lucky bamboo is a water lily, it can be grown in water as well as soil—but the following tips are most relevant to soil-grown plants. Lucky bamboo prefers moderate ...