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Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) Decline in Water

Yellowing stalks with a soft black spot on a "Dracaena" in water with rocks indicate lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana). It survives in water only temporarily. For long-term health, pot in damp soil. Use filtered water if tap is hard. If it's another Dracaena, care differs—send photo.

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