This plant sells for 10 yuan a bunch at the market, and placing it at home brings good fortune and keeps you safe.

Growing flowers is a matter of cultivating character and nature. These days, when people grow flowers, they mainly wonder whether the plant is easy to care for and what symbolic meaning it carries, and they also consider the price quite a bit. If you want to grow a plant that is cheap, easy to keep alive, and has good symbolism, today I'm here to recommend one to you, and its name is lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana).

Just from the name lucky bamboo, you can tell it carries the meaning of bringing good fortune and wealth. Its long stems and lush green leaves give it a lifelike, vivid feel. Buying lucky bamboo at the flower market nowadays is very cheap; if you catch a good deal, you can get a bunch for 10 yuan. Once you bring lucky bamboo home, whether you grow it in water or in soil, it can grow very well. However, we still need to understand its growing habits, so that we can ensure it grows even more vigorously.

1. Light

Whether lucky bamboo is grown in water or in soil, you must not let it be exposed to direct blazing sunlight. It likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment, keeping a good source of scattered light every day; the light should not be too strong, nor too weak. At home, you can choose to keep it on a windowsill facing slightly north. Only in this way will your lucky bamboo grow glossy green and thick and strong.

2. Watering

Watering applies to soil-grown lucky bamboo. Lucky bamboo likes moisture, and the soil should be kept moist in the pot at all times. When necessary, you also need to use a small spray bottle to mist it with water to ensure the humidity for growth. For water-grown lucky bamboo, you need to pay attention to the water quality and water level. Generally, when caring for lucky bamboo, the water height just needs to cover the roots. If you want to use tap water directly for care, be sure to let it sit in the sun for a few days first to let it evaporate, and if conditions allow, you can also drip a few drops of nutrient solution into the water to help it grow.

3. Fertilizer

Lucky bamboo does not have a great demand for fertilizer, especially water-grown lucky bamboo, which only needs some water-soluble fertilizer added to the water about once a month; you can also drop a few iron nails into the water to help supplement iron. Soil-grown lucky bamboo generally enters its peak growing season in summer and autumn each year, and at this time you should make sure to add fertilizer to the pot every month to promote growth.

4. Repotting

For water-grown lucky bamboo, be careful to change the water once every half month, which can ensure the water is clean and free of bacteria. For soil-grown lucky bamboo, you should also change the potting soil about once a year. When changing the potting soil, be careful to keep the roots intact, and then transplant it into new potting soil in a new pot.

This plant, lucky bamboo, can grow just by being tossed into water. Flower lovers who want to grow plants but do not want too much trouble can choose it to care for, and you definitely will not be disappointed. If you have any better recommendations, leave a comment in the comments section and let me know!