Chinese Water Bamboo

Chinese Water Bamboo Dracaena sanderiana

What is the plant

Lucky Bamboo first hit the garden centers in the late 1990s. Care for indoor bamboo plant couldn't be easier: it will grow in a vase of water with pebbles to keep it upright.

This striking bamboo plant has a slender, upright stem and graceful, arching green leaves that taper to a point.

Its roots are red – so don't worry if you see red roots in the vase. This is normal for a healthy plant.

It's not really a bamboo. This member of the Dracaena family has been around a long time, but has become a favorite of feng shui enthusiasts because it is believed to enhance chi energy and bring good luck.

You won't need luck to grow it, though. Dracaenas find homes in many offices and dorms because they can be ignored for days (or weeks!) without suffering from neglect.

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Lightening

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Water
Add water to a bamboo planter weekly. Every 7-10 days, pour a small amount of water into your bamboo potter. Let a water drain into a soil for a minute and then check a moisture again with your finger. Add more water until your plant feels sufficiently moist.
Sunlight
They do not like full sun and many of them will become very damaged or will not survive very long when they receive too much direct sunlight. Instead, expose them to indirect, filtered sunlight.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

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Soil
Loamy soil is ideal for most garden plants because it holds plenty of moisture but also drains well so that sufficient air can reach the roots.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Temperature
Normal room temperatures. 60-75°F/16-24°C
Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Popularity
17,311 people already have this plant 3,276 people have added this plant to their wishlists