Have you ever seen lucky bamboo in a gift store or florist's shop and wished you could grow some, but knew your black thumb would cancel out the luck? It doesn't take great botanical knowledge to learn how to grow lucky bamboo. Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)is the perfect indoor plant. Whether you believe in feng shui or not, it's a beautiful accent to any home or office. If you believe, lucky bamboo is supposed to bring happiness, prosperity, health, and love.

Lucky bamboo is not technically a species of bamboo. It is also called Sander's dracaena (after gardener Henry Sander) ribbon dracaena, Chinese water bamboo, ribbon plant, curly bamboo, friendship bamboo, Belgian evergreen, and Goddess of Mercy plant. It is native to west Africa.

Lucky bamboo can be grown in soil or hydroponically. It grows best in bright but indirect light. Two much direct sunlight light may cause the leaves to burn; too little light will cause weak growth and poor color.

If grown in soil, the soil should be kept moderately moist, neither soggy nor dry. Good drainage is vital for lucky bamboo. It should be misted every few days.

If grown hydroponically, the roots should be covered with water. Add water as necessary to keep the water level constant. The water should be changed completely every two to three weeks. Rainwater or distilled water are best, because the plant is sensitive to the chemicals found in tap water, especially fluoride.

Yellow leaves are a sign of over-fertilization. Fertilize lucky bamboo grown in water every few months, using diluted water-soluble houseplant fertilizer (10% of normal strength) or dirty aquarium water. If growing in soil, fertilize once a month.

For lucky bamboo, or other plants or flowers, contact us.

Enchanted Florist

4416 Fairmont #104

Pasadena, TX 77504

(832)850-7677

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