Lucky Bamboo

Description

The Lucky Bamboo plant has naked branches that end in tufts of long, thin leaves. As the plant ages, the growing leaves eventually develop into the plant stalk. For this reason, once the stalk is cut, it will no longer grow taller.

Product Constituents

• 2layer Lucky Bamboo Plant
• 4" square pot

Plant Care

• Light - Lucky bamboo needs moderate or indirect sunlight, such as near a window. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves. Lucky bamboo can also do well in artificial light.
• Water - Water regularly, but not overwatered, as this can lead to root rot. If you're growing your lucky bamboo in compost, water when the top few centimeters are dry to the touch. Reduce watering in winter.
• Fertilizer - Feed once in spring and once in summer with a liquid houseplant fertilizer every three to four weeks.
• Clean the growing container every few months and provide fresh water once a week to prevent algae from forming.
• If the air in your home is dry, the plant will appreciate having its foliage misted every couple of days.
• Trim off the yellow parts, or remove the whole leaf.

Plant Benefits

• Air purification - Lucky bamboo is said to help remove toxins like carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde from the air, and increase oxygen levels.
• Lucky bamboo is associated with the wood element and is said to help balance the five elements of nature: earth, wind, fire, water, and wood.
• Positive energy - Lucky bamboo is said to attract positive energy and good luck. In Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian science of architecture, bamboo plants are believed to bring positive energy and good luck into the home.
• Wealth - Lucky bamboo is said to bring wealth, luck, and prosperity and keep away evil powers. Some say that placing lucky bamboo near the entrance of your home can help you find good fortune and wealth.
• Chinese traditions - In Chinese traditions, the number of stalks on lucky bamboo has different meanings:
  • Two stalks represent love.
  • Three stalks represent Fu (happiness), Lu (wealth), and Soh (long life).
  • Five stalks represent balance, peace, harmony, and power in all areas of your life.
  • Six stalks represent good luck and wealth.