Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana

Lucky Bamboo Plant

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a bamboo-like plant growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, rich soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating Lucky Bamboo plant

Habit

 Bamboo

Height

1 to 1.5 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Indirect light

Moisture

 Medium

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20°C to 30°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

40% Loam, 30% Sand, 30% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.5 to 1.0 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

1 to 2 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

03:01:02

life Span

3 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Ornamental, Air-purifying

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites, Mealybugs, Aphids.

Yellowing, mushy stalks Brown/black spots on leaves Tiny webs, speckled leaves White cottony masses on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves

Reduce watering, ensure clean water Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Increase humidity, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil

Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Miticides containing abamectin, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid. 

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