All The Basics About Lucky Bamboo Plant

Plants are born beneficial, and they shower lots of benefits on humankind. From making the air breathable and building a positive environment, plants contribute a lot in our well being. Where all green plants purify the air we breathe, some others are responsible for keeping away the negative vibes from us. So far we have learned and heard a lot about plants purifying the air, but we know only a little about the Feng Shui related or Vaastu Shastra related plants. Bamboo Plant is that one plant which is known for its positive impact on the environment and is considered the bearer of good luck.

Come, let us know all the in’s and out’s of Lucky Bamboo and bring it home for a better living.

Other names of Bamboo Plant-

The Bamboo Plant is often known as the Lucky Bamboo. This plant is called Dracena Sandrenia, scientifically and this name of Bamboo Plant was given to it after the name of an English-German gardener- Henry Frederick Conrad Sander. Apart from this, Lucky Bamboo has a whole range of names like- Curly Bamboo, Chinese Water Bamboo, Friendship Bamboo, Goddess of Mercy Plant, Belgian Evergreen, and Ribbon Plant.

Fun Fact- Lucky Bamboo is not an actual Bamboo; in fact, it belongs to the same family as Lilies.

Benefits of Bamboo Plant–

It attracts positive energy around it.
It brings harmony and peace in the surroundings.
It is considered as an auspicious plant and can make a lucky gift for anyone.
Lucky Bamboo is known for containing all the five elements of nature- Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Metal.
This plant is an easy-to-maintain plant as it has very few water requirements and requires no direct sunlight.
Lucky Bamboo not only grows well in soil but also in water with some marble pebbles.

Care of Bamboo Plant-

As told earlier, Bamboo Plants can be grown in both soil and water. This pretty looking plant can grow up to 2-3 feet if taken care properly. So, let us look one by one at the care tips.

Lucky Bamboo in Water-

Fill the bottom of the container or the vase with pebbles and pour water. Make sure that the water quantity is more than the pebble (maybe 1-2 centimetre above that). Also, ensure that the roots of the plants are submerged in water, properly.
Another essential step to consider is that- change the water of the plant every week or once in two weeks. This helps in preventing the plant roots from getting rotten and also, gives you the chance to clean the container or the vase of this pretty green gem.

Lucky Bamboo in Soil-

The key of a good growing plant lies in well-aerated potting soil with a good drainage and Bamboo Plant is no exception. So, make sure that you pot your Bamboo Plant in a well-drained pot as badly drained pots may lead to rotted roots due to overwatering.
Another key point that goes with every green plant is that- do not overwater the plant, maintain a fair gap between watering to avoid waterlogging and spoilt roots.

So, if you follow all of the benefits and care tips mentioned above religiously, we promise you a healthy growing Bamboo. For more information about green plants, please stay connected with us for our future posts.