Lucky Bamboo Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Lucky Bamboo is a plant believed to improve the Feng Shui of a home or office. Although it is called Bamboo, it is a type of succulent plant. This plant gives an elegant impression to the room's decoration because its stems are usually neatly arranged, such as in the shape of a heart or candles. This plant is generally placed in a waterproof container or pot with good drainage.
Common Name |
Lucky bamboo, Friendship Bamboo, Ribbon Plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Dracaena sanderiana
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Genus
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Dracaena
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Lucky Bamboo Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Lucky Bamboo.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Lucky Bamboo needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Lucky Bamboo needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Lucky Bamboo Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Lucky Bamboo to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Lucky Bamboo prefers High humidity levels, between 45% and 70%. |
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Lucky Bamboo Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Lucky Bamboo. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Lucky Bamboo plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Lucky Bamboo Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Lucky Bamboo plant. |
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Maximum Height |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Lucky Bamboo toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Lucky Bamboo Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Lucky Bamboo, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Lucky Bamboo Native Region |
Find out where the Lucky Bamboo plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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