Though somewhat similar in appearance, lucky bamboo isn’t the same thing as the things you will see growing exceptionally rapidly along your neighbor’s land line. Lucky bamboo is part of this Dracaena genus, and many of us will recognize it as the ubiquitous present plant seen growing in pebble-filled glass containers filled with water. But this plant isn’t all novelty. It is a wonderful, versatile species that is able to thrive in several regions of the home or office where other plants might not, and can be used as an appealing, living design component that complements a wide range of furnishings.
Whether you prefer the clean appearance of naturally straight stems growing from a simple glass vase, or a ornate container with twisted stalks, this plant delivers. It’s sturdy, but you are going to need to follow some basic tenets for it to endure. Here is how to get the maximum from your bamboo.
Caution: Lucky bamboo can be poisonous to particular pets if ingested. See other plants to keep away from pets
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Within this elegant beach house, lucky bamboo has abandoned its own Asian style associations and takes on tropical farm style. Used in a casual bouquet-like arrangement, at a vase with gentle borders instead of the rectilinear containers it’s usually developed in, lucky bamboo has a different look altogether.
Additionally, it has an intriguing history, which can be traced back to Chinese civilization 4,000 decades ago (even though it’s native to West Africa), when it had been considered a sign of good fortune. While this plant is often considered as a member of the bamboo family, in fact it’s more closely related to lilies; its botanical name is Dracaena sanderiana.
Cary Bernstein Architect
Lucky bamboo is in home beside an assortment of curvy modern vases and abstract artwork here.
Twisted stalks are a relatively new feature of lucky bamboo, a novelty which has helped in the plant’s prevalence. Straight stalks can be manipulated as they grow by rotating the plant with respect to light and gravity sources. This is difficult to accomplish at home, but it’s not impossible with some spare time and a great deal of patience — often decades’ worth.
Kaufman Homes, Inc..
A very tall lucky bamboo plant grown in soil provides a living accent in this region involving an Asian-style cabinet and a wall. It is a perfect match to the gold-framed mirror with bamboo detailing.
Philpotts Interiors
Lucky bamboo takes on a mysterious air here. The stalks that are wispy seem like curling smoke from ribbons or incense sticks wrapped in the wind.
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In a cheerful Turkish kitchen, this simple arrangement of curly haired lucky bamboo looks like a prop out of a medieval fair. It takes up minimum space, but its height gives it the impact of a bigger plant.
Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
A traditional kitchen with a long counter always looks fantastic with some greenery. Instead of a topiary, try a vase filled with lucky bamboo and a few pieces of pottery.
This clever homeowner utilizes a candelabra to hold candles and lucky bamboo, with fantastic results.
Heydt Designs
Tall stalks of curled lucky bamboo look fabulous with this very low coffee table, balancing the fireplace surround with its own height and color. The signature of green connects the neutral living area to the outside, and specifically to large containers of authentic bamboo onto the porch only beyond.
Marie Burgos Design
A casual arrangement of lucky bamboo in a glass vase gives the impression of the elegant bouquet of flowers, but it’s a one-time investment which will thrive for ages.
Linebox Studio
A kettle of bamboo makes a modern statement, defining the opening to this sleek bathroom, where it’s placed out of reach of the sun’s direct rays.
The best way to care for lucky bamboo:
Infection: It favors 59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 25 degrees Celsius). Light: Provide bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight. It is more tolerant of too little light than a lot of. In case the plant begins to extend toward the light, or even the green color of its leaves stinks, then the light is too low. Water: Change the water every one or two weeks. Use bottled spring water for fast growth and a gorgeous deep green color; tap water includes chemicals and additives which can sicken or even kill the plant. For plants raised in dirt, keep the soil moist. Soil: Use well-draining, rich potting soil. Feeding: Use a liquid fertilizer recommended by the manufacturer, diluted to half strength, no more than once every two months. For plants growing in water, you can use liquid plant plant food. Specialty lucky bamboo fertilizers are available. Container: Grow lucky bamboo in a tall glass vase or ceramic container; shallow bowls are not advised. The water level should be constantly promised to be 1 to 3 inches. A higher water level allows more root growth, causing a greater amount of high growth. Propagation: New stalks can be grown from original ones. Make a clean cut through the stem, seal the top with melted wax and set the cut bit in water treated with a rooting hormone. (Follow the instructions on the package.) Refresh the water weekly.
Problem solving:If your plant emits a foul odor, then it has rather likely begun to rot because of water contamination. Twist out the plant and start again, or inhabiting some healthy portions of stem and root them in water (see “Propagation” over). If there are side shoots on the stem, you can cut these off and set them in water to produce new miniature plants.Never allow dead leaves to remain in water; cut away any black roots.Mature follicles are naturally red and not a indication of plant distress.Yellow leaves could be caused by a lot of direct light; overcrowded roots; chlorinated, salty or softened water; or too much fertilizer.Brown leaves usually indicate overly dry air or polluted water.