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Lucky bamboo has these other names too - how many do you know?

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Lucky bamboo was introduced to China in the 1970s as an ornamental plant. Its stems and leaves are thick and fleshy, giving it high ornamental value, and it also carries the meaning of "blooming flowers bring wealth, bamboo announces peace, great fortune and prosperity," making it deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. Next, the editor will introduce lucky bamboo, along with common questions about keeping lucky bamboo at home.

Other names for lucky bamboo

Wanshou bamboo, Dracaena sanderiana, fortune bamboo, wealth tower, ribbon tree, Dracaena sanderiana.

Growing habits of lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo prefers shady, humid and warm environments. It is tolerant of waterlogging, highly tolerant of fertilizer, and strongly resistant to cold. It grows well in well-drained sandy soil or semi-muddy sand and alluvial clay.

The suitable growing temperature for lucky bamboo is20—28°C, and it can tolerate2—3°C low temperatures, but frost protection is needed in winter. The hot and humid seasons of summer and autumn are very favorable for the growth of lucky bamboo and are its best growing period. It is not demanding about light and grows well in bright, indirect light. Too much light or exposure to strong sun can cause leaves to turn yellow, lose their green color, and grow slowly.

The flower language of lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo symbolizes: blooming flowers bring wealth, bamboo announces peace, great fortune and prosperity, and a lifetime of wealth.

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