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.
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.
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.