Lucky Bamboo Care: It's Actually Dracaena, Not Bamboo

A user asks about the plant sold in bunches growing in water and pebbles: will it grow in soil? Does it need anything besides water?

Expert Answer: The plant is not true bamboo but a Dracaena species (related to corn plant and Janet Craig). It actually prefers soil, though transitioning from water to soil may shock it. Besides water, it needs bright filtered light and nutrients (organic or chemical fertilizer), though it may survive years without extra fertilizer due to heavy feeding by growers.