A popular houseplant we call “Lucky Bamboo” has been blooming for the past few years. We have seen them all. They are many of us. They are now sold in almost every grocery and stores hardy, light plants. Botanically speaking, Lucky Bamboo is known as dracaena sanderana, a member of the Agave family. . There are many fakes in the plant world, and this is one of the most beautiful examples. It is sometimes referred to and confused with dracaena massangeana commonly known as the “Corn Plant”. Again, this is false. Grains are not compared to wheat.
Lucky bamboo lucky plant is considered in Feng Shui. Many believe this plant brings good luck and happiness. Commonly in celebration of New Year, new business venture, purchase of new house and gifts graduation. .
Lucky Bamboo needs little in the way of care. It thrives in low light and actually hates direct sunlight. Just add water from the emptying container. You don’t need to change the water every week. Growing algae in a container does no harm. And I’ve never had a plant smell like algae in a pot. If it bothers you, empty the container and place the plant in a container with clean water. Wash the stones or beads and the washing vessel with soap and hot water and rinse well Place your plants and container back up with anchor stones in place.
Fertilizer needs for this plant are low. Any commercial all-purpose fertilizer with trace nutrients only works fine. Mine is particularly similar to fish emulsion and seaweed products. Make sure that the fertilizer is diluted in the right amount to prevent burning. Remember that most of the water would dislodge the stones, which is usually in the continent. Use only a few drops of liquid fertilizer once every two months. Make sure to dissolve the powder or granular fertilizer in a separate container before adding it to your plants.
It is up to you whether to transplant it into the ground or not. Lucky Bamboo does not need to be transferred to the ground. It will last for many years in glass ceramic, plastic, or glass containers, or containers backed with river stones, pebbles, or glass. However, your Happy Bamboo can be transplanted into the ground while it is wet. It is a tropical plant that grows in large areas of the world with rain.
Some do’s and don’ts of this popular houseplant:
Do not transfer your plant in a metal container. Fertilizing metal corrodes like many substances in our drinking water.
Do not use tap water if you know your water is high in either substance. Lucky Bamboo feels for both. Spend a few extra pennies for spring water.
Do hose leaves under the faucet every week or control spider mites.
Propagation:
Like any fad, I still find these plants on the expensive side. Lucky for you, Lucky Bamboo, it’s easy to propagate. A razor blade makes a clean cut in the middle of the trunk between the nodes protruding through the trunk. Carefully relocate to the newly cut side. Notice the “down” side with the permanent title if necessary. One of your cut leaves does not have. Don’t be confused. They should be pretty much in the same orientation as they were originally growing.
Roots will begin to sprout from the knots submerged in a few weeks for cheap gifts or another dark corner of your house.
Nothing to it. To enjoy and good luck to you!
© Rosa Salpietro, 2006
