This plant symbolizes good fortune, and luckily, it’s super easy to care for.
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Many plants are associated with symbolism, but withlucky bamboo, it’s directly in the name.
Lucky bamboo has long symbolized good fortune and happiness.
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The houseplant we know by this name is actuallyDracaena sanderiana, a tropical water lily native to Central Africa.
Light
Lucky bamboo prefers moderate toindirect sunlight.
They can also tolerate low light conditions, if you only have shady spots in your house.
Just be sure to avoid direct sunlight, as too much light can scorch the leaves.
Avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
Lucky bamboo plants prefer warmer temperatures, between 65 to 95 Fahrenheit.
For humidity, averagehome humidityis typically sufficient for these plants.
Fertilizer
Lucky bamboo doesn’t need fertilizer to survive.
When growing in water, decrease the frequency to every two months or more.
you could also propagate the cutting directly into soil, rather than starting it in water.
Common Problems
Lucky bamboo leaves are susceptibleto yellowing, which is often the result of overwatering.
Check the soil before watering to verify there’s no moisture.
(The top half of your pot’s soil should be dry.)
Try using distilled or rainwater instead.
Finally, your plant could be receiving too much sunlight.
It may be time to relocate your plant to a shadier area if so.
