Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is one of the easiest plants for beginners. Neat green stalks that grow in just water and pebbles. A popular gifting and Vastu/Feng Shui plant.
Buy lucky bamboo online from our store, and use this guide for everything from light and watering to common problems and propagation.
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Why Choose This Plant?
Key benefits: gifting favourite, grows in water. A bunch in a clear glass vase on a desk or entrance table is a popular gift for housewarmings and new beginnings.
Lucky bamboo is one of the easiest plants for beginners, and it stays a manageable size: a mature plant reaches about 30-60 cm. Good spots include: desk, table, entrance.
Every plant we ship is healthy, well rooted and supplied in a nursery pot, so you can start growing it as soon as it arrives.
Plant Details at a Glance
- Botanical name: Dracaena sanderiana
- Also known as: Lucky Bamboo
- Care level: Very easy
- Mature size: 30-60 cm
- Best placement: Desk, table, entrance
- Light: Low to medium indirect
- Watering: Change water every 7-10 days
- Pet safety: Toxic
Lucky Bamboo Care Guide
Light Requirements
Light requirement: low to medium indirect. Place it about a metre from a bright window, away from harsh afternoon sun that can scorch the leaves. Rotate the pot every couple of weeks so every side gets even light and the plant grows straight.
Watering Schedule
Recommended watering: change water every 7-10 days. Keep the roots covered with water at all times and top up as needed. Use a clean container, and rinse the pebbles whenever you change the water.
Soil and Potting Mix
Grows in clean water with a few pebbles. If planted in soil, use a light, well-draining potting mix. Use a clear glass vase or container tall enough to support the stalks, and add enough pebbles to hold them upright.
Fertilizer and Feeding
Add just one drop of liquid fertilizer to the water once a month, and skip it if the water turns cloudy. Always water the plant before feeding, and never apply more than the recommended amount.
Temperature and Climate
Ideal temperature range: 18-32?C. Indoor plants enjoy the same temperatures we do. Keep it away from air-conditioner vents, heaters and cold drafts, and avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause leaf drop.
How to Propagate It at Home
Cut a healthy offshoot just above a node and place it in clean water with pebbles. Roots appear in a few weeks.
Propagating is a simple, low-cost way to fill more pots or share plants with friends and family.
Common Lucky Bamboo Problems and Solutions
The most common issue is yellow stalks from chlorinated water. Our pro tip: use filtered or stored water.
Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks and check the undersides for mealybugs and spider mites. If you spot pests, spray a mild neem oil solution every 7-10 days until they are gone.
Where to Place It and Pet Safety
Best spots: desk, table, entrance. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and contact a vet if any part is chewed or swallowed.
What You Will Receive
You will receive one live, healthy plant in a nursery pot, packed securely to arrive in good condition. Plants are natural products, so leaf size, shape and pattern can vary slightly from the photos.
To keep it thriving, we suggest pairing it with: potting mix + vermicompost + perlite from our store.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I change the water for lucky bamboo?
Every 7 to 10 days. Use filtered or stored tap water, because chlorine can cause the stalks to turn yellow.
How often should I water this plant?
Our recommended schedule: change water every 7-10 days. Always adjust to the season and check the soil first.
Is this plant good for beginners?
This plant is one of the easiest plants for beginners. Follow the care guide above and you should see steady growth.
Want to learn more about the botany? Read the Dracaena sanderiana overview on Wikipedia.
Explore more indoor plants in our store, or pair this plant with Heartleaf Philodendron and Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant).
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