According to the Chinese practice, lucky bamboo is related to the five elements: Earth (pebbles in the container), wood (the plant itself), water (the water in the container), fire (the red ribbon often tied on the plant) and metal (the metal coin attached to the ribbon)
- Happiness (Fu): The first stalk represents happiness.
- Wealth (Lu): The second stalk symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
- Long Life (Soh): The third stalk represents a long and healthy life.
- Other Meanings: Some also interpret three stalks as representing the past, present, and future.
- Gifting: Gifting three stalks of lucky bamboo is considered a way to bring good luck and fortune to the recipient.
- Placement: According to Feng Shui, placing lucky bamboo in the east part of your home is said to improve health and family happiness, while the southeast part is believed to attract wealth and prosperity.
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Plant Essentials
Fertilizer/ feed for the plant:The Lucky Bamboo is very easy to grow and pretty self-sufficient. It derives the necessary nutrients from water so make sure you change out the water frequently. You can fertilise your Lucky Bamboo plant every couple of months. Repotting : The Lucky Bamboo eventually outgrows the pot. This is when you will have to repot. If you are repotting the Luck Bamboo in water, choose a pot larger than the previous one. Propogation : The easiest way to propagate the Lucky Bamboo is by taking a cutting from the healthy stalk and rooting it in water or soil.
Common Problems
1. Why is my Lucky Bamboo turning yellow? The source of water is very important for the Lucky Bamboo since it derives the necessary nutrients from water. Unfiltered tap water can have harmful chemicals which can harm the plant and cause yellowing of the plant. Make sure you use filtered water and keep changing the water often. 2. Why are my lucky bamboo leaves burnt? Exposure to direct sunlight can burn your plant. Change the position of your lucky bamboo and keep it away from direct sunlight. 3. Tips of my lucky bamboo are turning brown. Browning of leaf tips is caused due to dry air in our homes. Make sure you water your plant enough and keep the environment humid for the plant to grow well.
Style and Decor
Light Requirements :Lucky Bamboo is an extremely low maintenance plant. The Lucky Bamboo grows best in low to medium or medium light conditions. Keep the lucky bamboo away from direct sunlight at all times. Locations :You can place your lucky bamboo plant in the east direction in your homes or on your office desks. You can also place your plant facing south - east on coffee tables, bedside tables and on your living room tables. Make sure your plant is getting sufficient light. Styling/decor tip :Add a Lucky Bamboo plant to your homes for a zen vibe. According to Feng Shui, the Lucky Bamboo is great for attracting good health and wealth to you and your family. Get a Lucky Bamboo, bring home a piece of nature. You can place the Lucky Bamboo on your study tables, office desks, bathrooms and living room tables facing the lucky east or south - east direction.