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4.6 out of 5 (203 experiences)


About Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with a whopping 4495 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Lucky Bamboo likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Lucky Bamboo is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Dracaena braunii
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

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 doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
New York, New York
82% High

Growing Lucky Bamboo in New York right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈
May 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New York is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿
The availability of high quality sunligh…
Sunlight will increase by 16.2% ☀️
May 23rd, 2022
New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 16.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 21.0 megajoules of energy per m2…
Daylight will increase by 1.4 hours 📈
May 23rd, 2022
This month, New York is getting an average of 10.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.8 total hours of d…
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 maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in New York ☀️.️

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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
When to repot Lucky Bamboo
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
May 23rd, 2022
The growing potential in New York is high 📈.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot any …

Lucky Bamboo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Lucky Bamboo thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Lucky Bamboo is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Lucky Bamboo prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Lucky Bamboo does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Lucky Bamboo grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
It’s common for Lucky Bamboo to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Lucky Bamboo is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.
Flowers
Yes, you may see your Lucky Bamboo bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
Growth Pattern
Lucky Bamboo grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Lucky Bamboo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Lucky Bamboo can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lucky Bamboo, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
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 your location in New York, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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