Lucky bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
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How to care
Dracaena sanderiana, commonly known as Lucky Bamboo, is a popular houseplant known for its resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light. Keep the plant in a well-draining potting mix or in water with pebbles for support. Ensure the water is changed regularly if grown hydroponically. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Light Preference
Full Sun
Part Shade
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
Flowers
- White
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Belgian evergreen
- Chinese water bamboo
- Curly bamboo
- Goddess of mercy's plant
- Ribbon dracaena
- Ribbon plant
- Sander's dracaena
Botanical Synonyms
- Dracaena braunii
Taxonomy
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Dracaena