Bamboo?? When there are dead leaves, etc on the bamboo, do I prune it as I would any other plant?

Other care tips on bamboo is appreciated. It is the bamboo stalks (3) that you buy for "supposed" good luck...i really like it, but there wasn't any info on the care of it, except that the bottom of the stalks had to be submersed in water at all times??

Bamboo?? When there are dead leaves, etc on the bamboo, do I prune it as I would any other plant?
"Lucky bamboo" is not bamboo at all but a type of dracaena, dracaena sanderia to be exact. It is meant to be grown as a "throw away plant," that is you keep it for a while and when it starts to look bad, you throw it out and get a new one. As they get larger they tend to start doing poorly or at the very least begin to look unattractive. That being said keep it well watered and fertilize it occasionally and if you want to keep it indefinitely I recommend eventually putting it in a pot with some potting soil.
Reply:Wouldn't worry too much about caring for bamboo, it grows by runners underneath the ground and can be incredibly invasive. In some states it's illegal to plant bamboo. Hopefully, it won't get out of control on you, I would prune it back as hard as you can in the Spring. Container bamboo is a different, haven't had much success with it, but people I know have, lower light and don't fuss over it, should be okay.
Reply:Cut it off, a new one will grow. To prevent it from turning yellow or dying, keep it in low light. Sitting on a table is good, but not directly in a window. Prefers the East side. I find it does well with tiny stones added in the container with plant.