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Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii): Twisted Stems for Feng Shui

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii, often sold as D. sanderiana) is not bamboo but a dracaena. It is sold as straight or spiraled stems, often arranged in water with pebbles, symbolizing good fortune in feng shui. The leaves are lance-shaped, green, and sparse on the lower stems.

Care

Bright, indirect light; can grow in water (change weekly) or soil. If in water, use distilled or filtered water. Fertilize very lightly. Avoid direct sun and fluoridated water. Minimum temperature 60°F.

Taxonomy

  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • Genus: Dracaena
  • Species: braunii
  • Synonyms: Dracaena sanderiana, Pleomele braunii, Pleomele sanderiana
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