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4.6 out of 5 (197 experiences)


About Lucky Bamboo
Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for āfemale dragonā? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! š² Dracaenas are native to Africa, Asia, and northern Australia, and are known for being super easy to care for. Some species can go months without water, and many can grow well in low sunlight.
Taxonomy
Dracaena braunii
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Braun's Dracaena

How to care for Lucky Bamboo
How often to water your Lucky Bamboo

every 12
Lucky Bamboo needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Lucky Bamboo in your home

a window
Lucky Bamboo can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lucky Bamboo in your home š”.
How to fertilize Lucky Bamboo

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lucky Bamboo after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Two of my lucky bamboo is wrinkly? Part of me suspects this is just from late watering (I delayed it like a day or two since I didn't have enough water to water most of my plants). Lakshmi was watered on time while Felix and Destiny were delayed, and now they're wrinkly. The plant card listed below has all the details the same as with the others except for pot size and material. #luckybamboo #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers
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Two of my lucky bamboo is wrinkly? Part of me suspects this is just from late watering (I delayed it like a day or two since I didn't have enough water to water most of my plants). Lakshmi was watered on time while Felix and Destiny were delayed, and now they're wrinkly. The plant card listed below has all the details the same as with the others except for pot size and material. #luckybamboo #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers
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When in doubt, buy a plant šŖ“ ā¤ļø I swear I begged for just one. My dad wouldn't let me at first lol I'm welcoming Lakshmi into my Oasis! She's my first lucky bamboo ever! What are some caretaking tips? She's in a pot currently filled with water and some foam, but she has roots. When I get home, I'll repot her and update her plant card. #luckybamboo #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers Edit: I split her up into 3 plants because there were actually three plants in one pot. There's Lakshmi (the largest), Felix (the medium-sized and in a 3-inch porous pot), and Destiny (the smallest and in a 2-inch teacup XD)!
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How can I help this plant more ??? I have it in clean water and cut off the roots that were moldy and rotten ššš
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My lucky bamboo is not doing well. I noticed she started turning yellow on two of the rounded stems. I assumed it was too much water so I drained the water out of her pot and then I havenāt watered her since 2/20 and itās only gotten a little worseā¦. #Dracaena
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Someone help my grandmother handed it down to me in a glass of water. Please help me save this little guy! #Dracaena
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Had a piece of Pothos and decided to throw it in my bamboo. Didnāt think much of it. Few weeks later I have soo much new root growth on my bamboo! I was confused until @ManyLime reminded me about #PothosWater I guess these two will remain buddies. Thank you @dreamlettuce #RootPorn #LuckyBamboo #HappyPlants @AwesomePlants @MrsSmith
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No question just admiring the growth of my bamboo after replanting her. But sheās really tall and needed some more support so I used some little rocks to stabilize her base.ā¤ļø #Dracaena
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My #luckybamboo has been in the same jar the entire time I've had it (since 2016)!! It started looking a bit sad recently so I went ahead and broke the jar and repotted into a bigger one. Thought #rootporn would enjoy š
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I donāt know why this says bamboo BUT does anyone know what it is and how to take care of it The other picture says Species Unknown now this lol My bamboo is beautiful This was given to me Iām sure itās in the cactus family Thanks #Dracaena
Care Summary for Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

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