Bamboo Care Tips

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Lucky Bamboo

The Lucky Bamboo is a distinctive and beautiful tropical plant that has naked branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves. Its stalk won't grow any taller once cut, as it's the leaves of the plant that grow and slowly develop into stalks themselves. Once a leaf has developed into a stalk, it can be clipped at its base ?where it was sprouted ?and placed in distilled water to start more bamboo.

Long-Lived Bamboo

The "parent" stalk in turn produces more little leaf sprouts. If a piece of Lucky Bamboo starts turning yellow, clip below the infected area or above, as it may start from the bottom. Then simply discard that portion of the yellow stalk. Because it is relatively long-lived and easy to care for, the Lucky Bamboo is a great low-maintenance, high-value gift idea!

Lucky Bamboo Facts

Botanical name is Dracaena
Symbolizes health, love, and luck
Tropical plant of the lily family
Originates in Southeast Asia
Leaves grow about one inch per month

Lucky Bamboo Tips

Grows best in low-light conditions
Enjoys an indoor environment
Dislikes direct sunlight
Doesn't need soil or fertilizer
Prefers distilled or purified water

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