Lucky Bamboo – the elegant one
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.
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.
