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my lucky bamboo plant s n standing water from last two years. can i plant it in soil?more suggestions for care?

pls tell me can i add any fish in bamboo's pot to avoid growth of mosqitos?i regularly change water from it - twice in a week. still m facing this problem.if any one can help me in this i will be thankful. i dont want to lose my plant in any way.

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1. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant: the bamboo keeping inside is ornamental and it is no use to plant on a soil: find different plant for this. use mosquito coil .
2. Fish is a good choice..try fishes that die hard like the carp (magur)If u wanna try replanting in soil ..first try with some of your bamboo before opting completely for replanting in soil.Try suffocating those vermin by pouring edible oil which will cut out the O2 supply.LET THERE BE GENOCIDE (HE HE...mosquito genocide?????)
3. Bamboo is the most fastest growing plant on earth ,do not add any of fish in container just change water one's in two days not twice a week like your doing ,you can also decorate it by adding some small pebbles in it.You can also plant it outside the steps are- 1.first you need to plant rhizomes in soil and then plant over it you water it every day and and make sure that soil should me moist and damp every time these are both the ways you can plant bamboo i prefer growing in pot because it easy.To get rid of your mosquito problem just change your water in every two days and remember dont add fish as these can damage your bamboos roots
4. Caring for lucky bamboo plants is very easy. Typically, they are grown in a few inches of clear water, perhaps supported by small pebbles, stones, or marbles. It is important that the water be kept clean and fresh and not allowed to stagnate. Ironically, the plant which is commonly sold as Lucky Bamboo is in fact a member of the Dracaena family (Dracaena sanderiana), plants which are well known for their durability under adverse indoor conditions. Because of its ease of care and its apparent resemblance to the true bamboos, this Dracaena is now widely grown. (Your plant is therefore not in any way a bamboo plant.) It is important that the water be kept clean and fresh and not allowed to stagnate. In areas where the local water is heavily treated with chlorine or flouride , the leaf tips or edges of the lucky bamboo may become yellow or brown. This condition can also be caused by too many salts in the water, such as in "softened" water. Thus, it may be advisable to allow tap water to stand in an open container for 24 hours, allowing the chlorine and flouride to dissipate, before using it with your plants. In the presence of salts, it's best to use filtered or distilled water. Appropriate light levels are also an important factor in caring for lucky bamboo. They prefer an indoor location with bright, indirect light. They will perform well under artificial lighting. Too much direct sun can cause burning of the leaves. Too little light will lead to weak growth, stretching and poor coloration. Normal household temperatures are ideal. Since water contains no nutrients per se, the best care for lucky bamboo plants includes the occasional use of a diluted solution of plant food. Without soil to buffer the fertilizer salts, the roots are susceptible to burning if the solution is too strong. Use any standard house plant food at about one-tenth the recommended dilution rate each time you change the water. If you prefer, you can plant it in soil, using potting mix and an appropriate size pot.