Plant Care
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)
Unpacking Lucky Bamboo
We packaged your lucky bamboo stems separately from pots or vases to protect them during shipping. Please
remove the protective wrapping,(diaper)from your bamboo but do not remove twist ties, if any. It is important to keep roots
moist or in water at all times so put your stems or arrangements in a vase The twist ties on your bamboo products are not just decorative, they provide necessary stability. Do not remove
them! Place your lucky bamboo in its container and fill the container with pebbles or marbles. Add water until the
pebble/marble base is fully covered. Check your bamboo?s water level frequently at first! Arrangements with several
stems will need water at least twice a week, maybe more, especially during summer.
Light
Your lucky bamboo is tough and resilient. It needs very little light and is content with the artificial lighting in your
home. Insufficient light, however, will fade the leaves to a light green. If this happens, just try another location with a
little bit more light.
Watering
Lucky bamboo is very easy to take care of?just add or replace water one to two times per week. If the chlorine
content in your water is very high, please use filtered or bottled water. If you keep lucky bamboo in a vase, don?t fill it
to the top as you do with flowers. lucky bamboo grows roots wherever water contacts it so a higher water level will
sprout roots further up the stem than is attractive.
Keep the rocks in the vases covered with water. With the marble arrangements, do not fill water to the top, because of the water markings on the glass after several months. Replace water once a month by taking your arrangement apart and rinsing
the rocks, container, and the lucky bamboo roots; then reassemble it. This is a little extra work but necessary
for the health of your lucky bamboo!
Precautions
As tough as lucky bamboo is, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight or extreme heat. It should also not be
exposed to temperatures below 50°-62°F. We don?t recommend putting it outside either as it may attract insects.
Braided Prosperity Trees and Trellis (all bamboo plants)
We recommend spraying the leaves monthly with insect killing soap, Safer Soap, to prevent spidermites. This is an organic spray to maintain the beauty of your plant.
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Lotus Bamboo (Dracaena compacta)
Lotus bamboo is also known as rose bamboo or flower bamboo.
It is so named because its leaf bracts resemble lotus flowers.
Unpacking Lotus Bamboo
Remove the wet
packing material around the roots. If your plant arrived during very warm weather or if you want to take an extra
precaution for its health, submerge the entire plant in a bath of lukewarm water and let it soak for 2?3 hours. This
rehydration process minimizes shock to plants from shipping conditions. Then place the stems inth container with
2 inches of clean water and a few drops of Green lotus fertilizer.
Light, Temperature, and Water Requirements
Lotus bamboo prefers the same care as lucky bamboo. Moderate or indirect light is preferred without direct sunlight.
Temperatures should be between 66?94? F. Fresh clean water is essential to maintain the plants and the roots
should always be wet or moist. Maintain a water level of 1˝?2˝; more than that and the lotus bamboo will grow roots
higher up the stem. Replace the vase water with fresh water once a week. Tap water is sufficient if chlorine levels
are low. It is best if you leave a pitcher of tap water sitting out overnight to let the chlorine evaporate before watering
your plant. Unfortunately, fluoride does not evaporate and it is toxic to lotus bamboo. If fluoride
levels are high in your tap water, it is recommended that you use a non-fluoridated water source. Fertilizing every 3?4
weeks with Green lotus fertilizer will promote vigorous growth and is critical for the health of your plant.
Ambient Air Conditions and Maintenance
Good air movement and occasional pruning are essential for maintaining the lovely appearance of lotus bamboo.
The top foliage should have enough air space to allow evaporation of any accumulated moisture. The stems may
grow 5?7˝ a year and proper shaping and pruning adds beauty and strength to lotus bamboo stems. Remove any
yellowing or browning foliage promptly. Brown tips caused by dry air may be trimmed with sharp scissors; dull scissors
cause bruising and discoloration.
Other Care Considerations
Lotus bamboo will grow for years with proper care.
Also watch for common houseplant pests such as spider mites and mealy bugs. If necessary, treat
with weekly applications of mild insecticidal soap such as Safers according to manufacturer?s instructions.
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