Yellowing Lucky Bamboo: Rot Has Set In

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) turning yellow from bottom up has stem rot. Once yellow, it spreads rapidly; fertilizer accelerates it.

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Cut off yellow portion below rot line—may not stop spread.
If side shoots are green, cut and root them in water (they'll grow straight, not spiral).
Prevent future rot: change water weekly, use filtered water.
Long-term: pot in peat-based mix.

Quality varies; some plants are doomed from purchase.

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