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lucky bamboo

People who walked past rows of graceful emerald green plant placing on the shelves of the retail store could not resist not glancing at it. The popular “lucky bamboo” plant is technically “Dracaena Sanderia” – a lily, not an actual bamboo plant, it is a receptive plant that is suitable for every household. Lucky Bamboo is a houseplant most often seen growing in small, square, and flat-bottomed pot that is rooted in water and supported by pebbles.

This easy-to-grow plant is believed to have aura or Feng Shui for the grower, it is widely perceived as plant which brings good fortune both to the grower or as a signal of good fortune when you present them to friends, co-workers or relatives. It highly convenient to maintain, required low-maintenance and almost susceptible in every condition. Only one caution about lucky bamboo leaves is that leaves are mildly toxic, so they should not be kept in a place where pets or young children might try to “sample” them.
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How to Care for Lucky Bamboo

Light: Lucky bamboo prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is more tolerant of too little light than too much. Avoid direct sunlight since it can scorch the leaves.

Water: Lucky bamboo can grow indefinitely in a vase filled with at least an inch of water and pebbles for support. However, because it is highly sensitive to chlorine and other chemicals commonly found in tap water it’s best to give your lucky bamboo distilled water, or tap water that has been left out for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. Change the water weekly. Healthy lucky bamboo roots are red, so don’t be concerned if you grow your plant in a glass container and see red roots.

Temperature: Lucky bamboo likes warmer temperatures of between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid placing your plant in front of air conditioning or heating vents.

Potting: In addition to water, lucky bamboo can be grown in a well-drained, rich potting soil. Keep the soil moist, but avoid soaking it.

Fertilizer: Plants grown in water need fertilizer once every other month, using a single drop of liquid fertilizer. Special lucky bamboo fertilizers are available.

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Trimming: When the plant becomes top heavy trim the offshoots with clean trimmers, and avoid cutting the main stalk.

Problems: The most common problems related to lucky bamboo are connected to chlorinated or dirty water. Brown leaves usually indicate polluted water. Dead leaves should never be allowed to rot in the water since this might introduce bacteria. If algae is growing in the water it’s usually because the plant is growing in a clear vase, allowing light to penetrate. To solve this problem switch to an opaque container.

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The first step is to use a clean vase. Wash the vase with hot soapy water, then rinse thoroughly to eliminate bacteria and fungi. The next important step is to prepare the flowers properly. Cut just-opening flowers early in the morning and place them in water immediately. You can extend the vase life of flowers that ooze a milky “sap”, like poinsettias or poppies, by immersing the bottom 2 inches of their stems in boiling water for 10 seconds before using them in an arrangement. Be sure to gently remove lower leaves from the stem so there will be none in the vase water.

If you purchase cut flowers, recut the stems before you put the flowers in a vase. Do this by removing 1 to 2 inches of the stem at an angle under water. You can recut the stems in a basin of water, or even under running tap water. Crushing or burning the flower stems are practices that do not extend the life of cut flowers.

Another important step is to provide good water. In most cases, cut flowers in arrangements collapse early because they are not able to absorb enough water to keep them looking crisp and fresh. Recutting the stems under water is important because it prevents air from getting into the stems. It’s also a good idea to use hot (100§F) water in the vase. Never use softened water in a vase, as it contains sodium, which is bad for cut flowers. Hard water (which leaves white deposits in teakettles and on faucets) is likewise bad for cut flowers. In such cases you may want to use demineralized water, which you can purchase at a supermarket.

Flowers are living things, and as such they need nourishment for proper growth and healthy color. Amazingly, you can provide much of what cut flowers need with some simple vase solutions that you can prepare at home, or if you prefer, commercial preservatives that you can purchase. These preservatives contain acid to improve the water flow in flower stems, sugar to help buds open and last longer, and a preservative to reduce the growth of bacteria and fungi. One simple vase solution is made by mixing one part of any of the common lemon-lime sodas with three parts of water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach per quart to keep the solution clear. Do not use diet drinks or colas, because diet drinks have no sugar and the colas contain too much acid for flowers. Another vase solution can be made by mixing 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or bottled “Real Lemon”, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of bleach in a quart of warm water. Add another 1/4 teaspoon of bleach to the vase water every 4 days.

You can also use a commercial flower preservative, available from florist shops, retail nurseries and garden stores. These products are inexpensive and very convenient to use – simply follow the instructions on the packet. It’s not a good idea to use aspirin or vinegar in vase solutions, as these materials are rarely effective in increasing the vase life of flowers.

Another point to remember is that the higher the temperature, the faster the flowers will deteriorate. Therefore, you should cut them early in the morning, when temperatures are cool, and avoid exposing them to heat. Don’t place flowers in a sunny location, near a heater or fireplace, or on top of the television set. If you can, put your flowers in a cool place overnight.

Blossoms Cellar, florist located at Suntec City, is a Singapore Florist that offers flowers online ordering system. You can order flowers and gifts online, and flowers delivery is included as well.

BLOSSOMS CELLAR is a full-service retail florist, creates stylish floral design to accent your occasion. They provides personalized services using finest quality fresh cut flowers, fresh-cut arrangements, silk and dried arrangements, and decorative planning for weddings and conventions. They use wide ranges of flowers to create unique design for our customers. Their flowers are imported from Holland, Australia, New Zealand, China, South-Africa, Israel, Malaysia and Taiwan.