Chinese Water Bamboo

Chinese Water Bamboo Dracaena sanderiana

What is the plant

Chinese Water Bamboo is a very unusual bamboo plant that can be grown at home. Its knotty stems turn to the light source so that the stems can be given the appearance of different shapes, for example, spirals.

Chinese Water Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Ruscaceae family. It is native to the territories of tropical Africa. Now it is a very popular species in Asian countries.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Water
You should replenish Chinese Water Bamboo with water every week or two, depending on the soil.
Sunlight
The plant prefers partial shade, so you should avoid direct sunlight. The plants avoiding direct sunlight grow healthy, so it’s not a problem.
Fertilizer
Though fertilization is essential, it is more than enough to apply just a drop of liquid fertilizer once a month. After the awakening, it is necessary to feed the plant during the growth period with balanced, liquid complex fertilizers for indoor plants. Add the fertilizers directly to the water. As an alternative, you may try to feed the plant with a commercial specialty lucky bamboo fertilizer.

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Soil
The potting soil must be rich and well-drained at all times. Good extensive drainage is important. The pH level should be 6.0-6.5.
Pruning
In the case of Chinese Water Bamboo, it is vital to prune the plant to keep it healthy. Dracaena tolerates pruning well, thanks to which lateral buds begin to develop, and the branching process starts. Cutting the offshoots will make it grow beautifully.
Propagation
The easiest way to propagate your Chinese Water Bamboo is by sterile cuttings.

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Temperature
The lucky bamboo plant prefers warmth, so the temperatures should range between 65 ° F (18 °C) and 90 ° F (32 °C).
Container
For planting Dracaena sanderiana, choose a planer as large as your home space allows.
Fun fact
This plant is symbolic in the culture of Asia, and its identity symbolizes luck, prosperity, wealth, and happiness.
Popularity
17,666 people already have this plant 3,605 people have added this plant to their wishlists