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Frequently asked questions

What is Lucky Bamboo? Why lucky bamboo? Why the tip of the leaves is becoming yellow or brown? What makes the bamboo lucky? Lucky bamboo stems are turning yellow What should I do when I receive my orders? How to choose quality lucky bamboo plant? How to take care of lucky bamboo? What can I do with my lucky bamboo? Wax on the top of the lucky bamboo How to train straight bamboo as spiral one? How to grow lucky bamboo in soil? Do lucky bamboo have flowers? How long does a lucky bamboo grow? More questions about Lucky Bamboo? please e-mail us. To purchase, click on straight bamboo, spiral bamboo, tier bamboo, heart shaped bamboo, lotus bamboo, and don't miss our unique arrangements calla lily, tulip, tropical. What is Lucky Bamboo? Lucky bamboo is not a real bamboo plant, Its botanical name is: Dracaena Sanderiana, it has other names, such as Ribbon Dracaena or Ribbon Plant. It is a species of dracaena, part of the agavaceae family, and native to Cameroon in West Africa, and parts of East Asia. The lucky bamboo is an evergreen; an upright shrub that grows to more than 10 meters tall. Lucky bamboo grows best in slightly sandy and humus soil (pH=5.0~5.5). When cultivating bamboo for spiral bamboo and lotus bamboo, knitted netting is needed for shading, but with the straight bamboo and tier bamboo none are required. Lucky bamboo is best grown in a humid environment, with temperatures between 68°F～ 82.4°F (20 ~ 28°C). When it is growing in the field, the vegetative period is from 4 ~ 14 months. Farmers in Zhanjiang have planted lucky bamboo since the 1980’s and it is now a main export product of Zhanjiang city. top Why lucky bamboo? 1. Lucky bamboo is an indoor plant you can place any where no only in your house but also in your office, it's a plant you hardly can kill. 2. Ever green lucky bamboo give you a good mood, most of people would like to see a lush green plant. 3. A healthy lucky bamboo plant may reduce harmful substances, read more here. 4. Lucky bamboo can be used to decor home, office, restaursant, hotel room, wedding party. top Why the tip of the leaves is becoming yellow or brown 1. Water evaporates from the tips of the bamboo leaves. If there is too much fertilizer in the water it will block the veins in the tips of the leaves and prevent the water from nourishing the leaves. As a result the leaves will start to turn yellow or brown. 2. Bacteria thrives in areas that have high moisture – for example, plants in water. If your plant has a cut in the leaves, or is injured, bacteria will infect it quicker. To try and avoid this, wash the bamboo leaves carefully (especially if it is in a dusty or hot environment). top What makes bamboo lucky? Lucky bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana) in Traditional Chinese characters are " 富貴竹-FU GUI ZHU" (富貴= rich & lucky; 竹=bamboo). So it was called "lucky bamboo" when it was introduced to oversea of China. It's a Feng Shui plant, which some Chinese people believe will bring them good fortune.There is much benefit in bringing living Chi into a space in order to reduce air pollution and noise. Lucky Bamboo belongs to the Wood category of the five elements of Feng Shui, so it is suggested to place the bamboo on the east side of your residence. top Lucky bamboo stems are turning yellow Usually stems turn yellow because they are infected by bacteria. We suggest to cut the yellow part of the stem off with a clean cutter, and then put the cutting into a solution of 1 part family antiseptic disinfectant liquid in 30 parts water for about half hour, then move the stem to a new pot with water to wait for new roots and shoots to grow. top What should I do when I recive my order? We ship lucky bamboo with their roots soaking in water or super absorbent polymer(also called gel). In order for them to recover when they arrive at the destination, water must be given to the lucky bamboo before they are sold. top How to choose quality lucky bamboo plant? Check the stem by pressing; it must be firm. Check roots; the more fine roots in the roots system, the better. Check by smelling - a healthy bamboo has a fresh smell, and no black spots on the bottom tip. Check the leaves to make sure they are thick and dark green. top How to care for lucky bamboo? Caring for lucky bamboo is easy! Lucky bamboo doesn't like direct sun light. Add just enough water to cover the roots. You can trim the small roots to encourage new roots to sprout; this will help the plant grow better. Place your lucky bamboo in a space with fresh air. top What can I do with my lucky bamboo? Lucky bamboo is a good indoor plant, you can use them to decor your living room, bed room, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Placing one on the tabletop of your office can relax the works. Guests may happy to see one in their hotel rooms. A spiral bamboo on the restaurant table may be a new decorative idea. You can put lucky bamboo in lot of place as you like, because they are so easy to take care of. top Wax on the top of the lucky bamboo stalks We usually do NOT put wax on our bamboo. Some exporters do this to make the stalks look a little more beautiful before shoots come out. However, wax could be detrimental to the growth of bamboo and will never encourage the leaves to grow up, we can add wax on the top of the bamboo on your demand. top How to train straight lucky bamboo into a spiral one? There are a variety of shapes of lucky bamboo, you can train them to grow that way in your garden as well. As you know, plants are always reaching to the sky. First the grower inclines the bamboo stalk and fixes it at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees to the earth's surface. The top of the plant will reach toward the sun, on the second turn of the plant, tip the plant 90 degrees so this new growth is parallel to the earth (0 degrees). The top of the plant will again toward the sun. To get a spiral with two rings, a grower has to turn the plant 9 times, it needs 110 to 120 days to fully turn.top How to grow lucky bamboo in soil? Cut the top part of a plant about 20-30cm (7.9-11.8 inches) long. This part is a seedling. Apply etyhl alcohol on the cut surface to avoid infection of the plant by the bacteria. Watering the soil completely, then put the seedling into the soil at least 5cm (2inches) deep. A knitting shade net is a must if you want to have dark green leaf, especially if there is strong sunlight in your area. top

Do lucky bamboo have flowers? Yes, the plant can flower. Its flower is made of many small flowers, and they bloom only at night with a slightly pleasant smell.(Click the photo on the right side to view larger image) top

How long does a lucky bamboo grow? Lucky bamboo will grow indefinitely, as long as it is supported by a wall or a pole.(Click the photo on the right side to view larger image) top