Lucky bamboo care
Dracaena sanderiana needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.
This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.
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- Botanical name
- Dracaena sanderiana
- Other names
- Ribbon dracaena, Belgian evergreen
- Light
- Medium light. Put it in bright, indirect light or medium light. Direct sun burns the leaves.
- Soil check
- Every 7 to 14 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Feeding
- Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.
How to check the soil of Lucky bamboo
How does the soil feel on the surface?
Touch the soil surface. This plant must never dry out.
- Dry: the surface feels dry and light. Water the plant.
- Damp: the surface feels cool and a little moist. Do not water yet.
- Wet: the surface is soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.
Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.
Soil mix
Grow it in 3 to 5 cm of water over the roots, held by pebbles. Or use moist potting soil.
Tips for Lucky bamboo
- Change the water every 1 to 2 weeks. Use rain water or filtered water.
- Yellow or brown leaf tips often come from tap water chemicals. Change to filtered water.
- A yellow stalk will not turn green again. Cut it off to protect the other stalks.
- Add one drop of liquid fertilizer to the water every 2 to 3 months. More can burn the roots.
Pet safety
Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.
ASPCA: Dracaena