A Complete Analysis of the Latest Symbolic Meanings of the Lucky Bamboo
The Lucky Bamboo, also known as Red-fruited Lucky Bamboo, Ka Hou Kim, Nine-node Lotus, Winter-evergreen, Iron Shoulder Pole, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Rohdea in the Liliaceae family. It is native to southern China and Japan, and is a very popular houseplant with a long history, symbolizing enduring friendship and the meaning of fortune, prosperity, longevity and well-being. Let's take a look together below!
The Symbolic Meanings of the Lucky Bamboo
Safety and health, happiness and good fortune, everything going as one wishes, enduring friendship, fortune, longevity and well-being.
The Meaning of the Lucky Bamboo Blooming
The flowers produced by the Lucky Bamboo are generally red. Red is an auspicious symbol in China. In both ancient and modern times, people have used it as a ceremonial decoration for all joyful occasions such as building a house, moving residence, and weddings. The red berries also remain on the plant for a long time, making it an excellent choice for indoor display, for decorating halls, living rooms and public places, with the meaning of “good fortune and everlasting green”.
How to Grow the Lucky Bamboo
1. Preparation of potting soil: For potted Lucky Bamboo, use 2 parts leaf mold, 1 part garden soil, 1 part river sand plus a small amount of decomposed base fertilizer as the growing medium. During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist and water more; it is better to keep it wet than dry, and at the same time supplement with spraying water on the leaves. In autumn, control the water, letting the soil dry and wet alternately. In winter, be careful to keep the potting soil dry. During the growing period, fertilize generally once a month. Normally protect it from direct sunlight and provide shade. Repot once every spring. The overwintering temperature in winter must not be lower than 10°C.
2. Light and temperature: The Lucky Bamboo prefers a semi-shaded environment and is afraid of direct sun exposure in summer. For greenhouse cultivation, shade more than 60% in spring, summer and autumn, and 40% in winter. Too strong light easily causes sunburn, while too weak light makes it difficult to bloom and bear fruit. The suitable growing temperature is 15-18°C. In winter, during dormancy, move it into the greenhouse, place it in a sunny spot, and keep the temperature above 10°C; the lowest temperature must not be lower than 5°C. In the Yangtze River basin, it can overwinter outdoors; although the leaves may suffer frost damage, new leaves can still sprout again the following year.
3. Watering and fertilizing: During the growing season, apply liquid fertilizer once every 10-15 days. In summer, strengthen ventilation, prevent heatstroke and lower the temperature, and supply sufficient water, often keeping the potting soil moist and the surrounding air humid. In summer, water 1-2 times a day. In winter, reduce watering and stop fertilizing.
4. Shaping and pruning: To maintain a good shape of the plant and improve its ornamental value, as the plant grows, promptly prune the yellow leaves, withered leaves and some old leaves at the lower part of the plant. When growing it in a pot at home, you can wipe the leaves with a soft cloth dipped in beer. This not only removes dust but also adds nutrients to the leaves, making them bright green and clean.