The 2 most luck-attracting lucky bamboo shapes, done in 5 minutes, simple and money-saving

How do you weave lucky bamboo into a bamboo cage shape?

Weaving steps for 8 stalks of lucky bamboo

8 stalks is a relatively small number, so they are usually woven into a flat gourd shape.

1. Trimming and tidying

Choose several stalks of lucky bamboo that grow vigorously and have straight shapes, trim the roots, and cut off the leaves and branches at the top, keeping 4~6 leaves and exposing clean stems. After trimming, place them in a ventilated, shady spot to dry, making sure no moisture remains on the stems.

2. Tying

Using simple plastic string, ribbon or similar, tie the lucky bamboo stalks together in pairs, making 3 knots from top to bottom.

3. Forming the shape

Take the 4 tied pairs of lucky bamboo and arrange them crossed in pairs, then tie and knot them to form the flat gourd shape shown in the picture below, being careful not to tie them too tightly.

4. Potting

Choose a flower pot of appropriate size and plant the woven lucky bamboo into it, being careful not to plant it too deep, so as not to affect root respiration.

Weaving steps for 10 stalks of lucky bamboo

10 or more stalks of lucky bamboo can be woven into a cylinder shape.

1. Shaping and arranging

Lay the trimmed lucky bamboo flat on the ground, arranged neatly, with 7~10cm between each stalk.

Then place another 10 stalks of lucky bamboo diagonally across on top, as shown in the picture below:

2. Tying

Tie all the crossing points together with simple string.

3. Standing them upright

Stand all the lucky bamboo up, bend and close the two sides, then tie with string to form a cylinder.

4. Potting

After weaving is complete, spread the lucky bamboo open a certain amount from the top of the cylinder to ensure each stalk can stretch out fully, then plant it along the edge of the pot. When planting, add more nutrient soil and sand to the pot to increase the drainage of the potting soil.

How do you care for lucky bamboo after weaving?

1. Avoid direct sunlight

Lucky bamboo likes shade and fears strong light, so in summer you must provide shade, keeping it indoors in a spot with diffused light and avoiding direct strong sunlight.

2. Water more

Lucky bamboo is tolerant of moisture and waterlogging. In summer, water once a day and frequently mist the leaves to raise air humidity.

3. Do not fertilise too much

For potted lucky bamboo, applying potassium dihydrogen phosphate once a month is enough. Water-cultured lucky bamboo does not need fertiliser; you can add a few drops of ferrous sulfate solution each month.

What feng shui meanings does lucky bamboo have?

1. 3 stalks of lucky bamboo

3 stalks of lucky bamboo represent "fortune, prosperity and longevity", as well as the auspicious saying "three yang bring peace", and are especially suitable for households with elderly people or children.

2. 4 stalks of lucky bamboo

In feng shui, 4 is the Wenchang position, and water-cultured lucky bamboo is especially good in 4 stalks, representing academic progress rising step by step.

3. 8 stalks of lucky bamboo

8 symbolises "prosperity", and 8 stalks of lucky bamboo symbolise continuous wealth. Placing it in the living room helps attract wealth and treasure; the more lush it grows, the stronger your wealth luck!

Flower friends, do you have lucky bamboo at home?

Why not give it a try and weave a bamboo cage,

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