History and Care of Lucky Bamboo.
The history of Lucky Bamboo is a young one.
Ten-fifteen years ago, someone came up with the idea of curling this fast growing straight plant stalk,
and in a short span of time it has captured millions of people's fancy.
It is certainly one of the easiest and most resilient plants on earth to care for. Today it has become a
favorite for accenting homes, work places as well as gifts for various occasions.
Lucky bamboo is also used by Feng Shui teachers and students, essential natural symbol of their 5
elements philosophy; water - fire- earth - wood - metal. Find out how to care for lucky bamboo, learn
about this plant, which is native of Africa, distantly related to the lily family and the real botanical name
Dracaena Sanderiana.
From the tropical forests of Asia it has been transformed by innovative artists into new forms and
shapes like curly bamboo, towers, pyramids, pineapples, dragons and entrepreneurs are reaping the
benefits. If you are considering to start a business, design your own bamboo arrangements or learn
more this information is just for you.
Lucky Bamboo Information: Growing Cutting, Propagating, Planting.
Dracaena Sanderiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Dracaena
Species: D. sanderiana
Binomial name: Dracaena sanderiana Sander ex Mast.
Dracaena sanderiana, known as Ribbon Dracaena, lucky bamboo or sometimes Ribbon Plant, is a
species of Dracaena,native to Cameroon in tropical west Africa. It is one of a group of small, shrubby
species with slender stems and flexible strap-shaped leaves that grow as understory plants in rain
forests. It is an upright shrub growing to 1.5 m tall, with leaves 15-25 cm long and 1.5-4 cm broad at the
base.
Cultivation and uses
Dracaena sanderiana and related species are popular house plants. It can survive in many indoor
conditions, but indirect lighting is best as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and burn.
Although it grows better in soil, often is sold with the roots in water. The water should be completely
changed every two weeks. The water should be bottled water, or soft tap water with very little fluorine. It
does best in bright, indirect lighting and temperatures above 15 °C up to 25 °C.Yellow or brown leaf
edges may be caused by too much direct light or fluoridated or chlorinated water, the latter of which can
be prevented by leaving tap water exposed to the air for a day before plant use. Salty or softened water
can also cause this.
Twisted shapes can be produced by rotating the plant with respect to gravity and directed light sources.
This is difficult to achieve for most home users, but not impossible with a little time and patience.
It is sometimes sold as "lucky bamboo", although it is not related to the bamboo plant.
Dracaena sanderiana is toxic to pets
Dracaena sanderiana is also a popular plant used in Feng Shuei.
The above retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_sanderiana"
A few more personal notes derived from a 9 years experience.
Growing, Cutting, Propagating
Commercial Lucky bamboo will not grow taller because it has beet treated to stay that height, but the
leafs will keep leafing and it will appear to have grown taller. There are those who believe that new
stalks can be propagated by using a sharp knife and cut through the stalk below the joint.
Others do not recommend it at all. If you do make sure your knife is clean.
Potting
Lucky Bamboo can be potted using a soil mixture while providing lots of drainage. Suggested ratio of the
container is one that does not exceed 2" of stalk group.I have seen few clients planting the stalks in the
yard,in a shady area and have thrived for a few years now.
Care of Lucky Bamboo
This is a very easy plant to take care provided that you keep it away from the direct sunlight and you
change the water once in a while. If recommendations are twice a week, I change it every month..
Friends I know had the same water for a very long time . (nasty). But they survive. If filtered water is
recommended, I do not and they are fine. I just add water if needed. I now use a little green liquid food
when I change the water. You may also add any plant food using 10% of the recommended strength.
Most of the casualties I have seen was derived from forgetting to water them.I had a few batches, that
had some type of white mites. We wiped the stalks with alcohol and solved the problem.
Curling Lucky Bamboo
Curling bamboo requires a long time. About one and half year for each curl. The curling is done
covering three sides and leaving one exposed to the light. The plant will naturally grow toward the light
Feng Shui Personal Notes
This is my understanding of Feng-Shui which means wind and water. It has to do with the energy that
flows through the universe, through our bodies, homes, workplace. The "Chi".
It is about achieving harmony in life through clearing the space we live and work, balancing and focusing
the energy that flows all around us.
It has principles for the home where each room state has a specific effect to the various areas of one's
life,(romantic, business..). At work, principles are applied to better the workspace flow, like not putting
another desk, and person working behind you. Not facing the window. Ways to attract costumers to stop.
It's philosophy has five essential elements: water fire,wood,earth,metal. A Lucky Bamboo design with
rocks, water, a candle on a metal stand become a favorite representation of these natural elements.
Feng Shuei bring us closer to the "universal harmony" thus achieving Happiness,Health and Prosperity.
It is quite interesting knowledge even though I believe that no material objects can influence positively
the atmosphere of a home as an harmonious relationship. There was a study conducted in factories
whereas the working conditions were improved (better lighting, better work tables, introduction of plants,
and at each improvement the production increased. Then a trouble maker was introduced in the team
and the production went down. With this note of caution, Feng-Shuei might not solve all your problems
but certainly has much to offer.
Lucky Bamboo Meaning
In the East, where Feng-Shui originated, the number's meaning is associated with it's own sound and 3
stalks become bearers of FU (happiness) LU (wealth) SOH (Longevity).
Three stalks of Lucky Bamboo for Happiness, Wealth and Longevity
Five stalks for Wealth
Six stalks for Luck
Seven stalks for Good Health
Eight stalks for Growth
Ten stalks for Completion:
Twenty-one stalks as an offering for a very powerful blessing
Written by: Paolo Calvenzani (all rights reserved)
The history of Lucky Bamboo is a young one.
Ten-fifteen years ago, someone came up with the idea of curling this fast growing straight plant stalk,
and in a short span of time it has captured millions of people's fancy.
It is certainly one of the easiest and most resilient plants on earth to care for. Today it has become a
favorite for accenting homes, work places as well as gifts for various occasions.
Lucky bamboo is also used by Feng Shui teachers and students, essential natural symbol of their 5
elements philosophy; water - fire- earth - wood - metal. Find out how to care for lucky bamboo, learn
about this plant, which is native of Africa, distantly related to the lily family and the real botanical name
Dracaena Sanderiana.
From the tropical forests of Asia it has been transformed by innovative artists into new forms and
shapes like curly bamboo, towers, pyramids, pineapples, dragons and entrepreneurs are reaping the
benefits. If you are considering to start a business, design your own bamboo arrangements or learn
more this information is just for you.
Lucky Bamboo Information: Growing Cutting, Propagating, Planting.
Dracaena Sanderiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Dracaena
Species: D. sanderiana
Binomial name: Dracaena sanderiana Sander ex Mast.
Dracaena sanderiana, known as Ribbon Dracaena, lucky bamboo or sometimes Ribbon Plant, is a
species of Dracaena,native to Cameroon in tropical west Africa. It is one of a group of small, shrubby
species with slender stems and flexible strap-shaped leaves that grow as understory plants in rain
forests. It is an upright shrub growing to 1.5 m tall, with leaves 15-25 cm long and 1.5-4 cm broad at the
base.
Cultivation and uses
Dracaena sanderiana and related species are popular house plants. It can survive in many indoor
conditions, but indirect lighting is best as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and burn.
Although it grows better in soil, often is sold with the roots in water. The water should be completely
changed every two weeks. The water should be bottled water, or soft tap water with very little fluorine. It
does best in bright, indirect lighting and temperatures above 15 °C up to 25 °C.Yellow or brown leaf
edges may be caused by too much direct light or fluoridated or chlorinated water, the latter of which can
be prevented by leaving tap water exposed to the air for a day before plant use. Salty or softened water
can also cause this.
Twisted shapes can be produced by rotating the plant with respect to gravity and directed light sources.
This is difficult to achieve for most home users, but not impossible with a little time and patience.
It is sometimes sold as "lucky bamboo", although it is not related to the bamboo plant.
Dracaena sanderiana is toxic to pets
Dracaena sanderiana is also a popular plant used in Feng Shuei.
The above retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_sanderiana"
A few more personal notes derived from a 9 years experience.
Growing, Cutting, Propagating
Commercial Lucky bamboo will not grow taller because it has beet treated to stay that height, but the
leafs will keep leafing and it will appear to have grown taller. There are those who believe that new
stalks can be propagated by using a sharp knife and cut through the stalk below the joint.
Others do not recommend it at all. If you do make sure your knife is clean.
Potting
Lucky Bamboo can be potted using a soil mixture while providing lots of drainage. Suggested ratio of the
container is one that does not exceed 2" of stalk group.I have seen few clients planting the stalks in the
yard,in a shady area and have thrived for a few years now.
Care of Lucky Bamboo
This is a very easy plant to take care provided that you keep it away from the direct sunlight and you
change the water once in a while. If recommendations are twice a week, I change it every month..
Friends I know had the same water for a very long time . (nasty). But they survive. If filtered water is
recommended, I do not and they are fine. I just add water if needed. I now use a little green liquid food
when I change the water. You may also add any plant food using 10% of the recommended strength.
Most of the casualties I have seen was derived from forgetting to water them.I had a few batches, that
had some type of white mites. We wiped the stalks with alcohol and solved the problem.
Curling Lucky Bamboo
Curling bamboo requires a long time. About one and half year for each curl. The curling is done
covering three sides and leaving one exposed to the light. The plant will naturally grow toward the light
Feng Shui Personal Notes
This is my understanding of Feng-Shui which means wind and water. It has to do with the energy that
flows through the universe, through our bodies, homes, workplace. The "Chi".
It is about achieving harmony in life through clearing the space we live and work, balancing and focusing
the energy that flows all around us.
It has principles for the home where each room state has a specific effect to the various areas of one's
life,(romantic, business..). At work, principles are applied to better the workspace flow, like not putting
another desk, and person working behind you. Not facing the window. Ways to attract costumers to stop.
It's philosophy has five essential elements: water fire,wood,earth,metal. A Lucky Bamboo design with
rocks, water, a candle on a metal stand become a favorite representation of these natural elements.
Feng Shuei bring us closer to the "universal harmony" thus achieving Happiness,Health and Prosperity.
It is quite interesting knowledge even though I believe that no material objects can influence positively
the atmosphere of a home as an harmonious relationship. There was a study conducted in factories
whereas the working conditions were improved (better lighting, better work tables, introduction of plants,
and at each improvement the production increased. Then a trouble maker was introduced in the team
and the production went down. With this note of caution, Feng-Shuei might not solve all your problems
but certainly has much to offer.
Lucky Bamboo Meaning
In the East, where Feng-Shui originated, the number's meaning is associated with it's own sound and 3
stalks become bearers of FU (happiness) LU (wealth) SOH (Longevity).
Three stalks of Lucky Bamboo for Happiness, Wealth and Longevity
Five stalks for Wealth
Six stalks for Luck
Seven stalks for Good Health
Eight stalks for Growth
Ten stalks for Completion:
Twenty-one stalks as an offering for a very powerful blessing
Written by: Paolo Calvenzani (all rights reserved)
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