The Glücksbambus or Lucky Bamboo is extremely easy to care for. However, it has nothing to do with "real" bamboo, because it belongs to the genus of dragon trees and is usually a Dracaena braunii or a Dracaena sanderiana.

The lucky bamboo requires very little care

The ideal location for lucky bamboo

Although the lucky bamboo likes to be in the sun, it cannot stand the blazing sun for many hours. If it gets a lot of light, it grows quite quickly. Therefore, do not give it a too shady place in your home. In addition, the lucky bamboo needs a lot of warmth and high humidity to grow well and stay healthy.

The Lucky Bamboo is therefore ideally placed in the bathroom or in the kitchen. The room temperature should be at least around 20 °C. In a warm summer he can also stand in the garden or on the balcony. However, the temperatures should not drop below about 18 °C at night either. It stops growing at temperatures below 17 - 18 °C.

Plant the lucky bamboo

The lucky bamboo can be kept well in hydroponics or in a vase, but can also be planted in soil. Just decide according to your preferences. Switching from a vase to hydroponics or vice versa, as well as from a vase or hydroponics to potting soil usually works without any problems.

If you have bought a lucky bamboo planted in soil, then you should continue to cultivate it in soil. When transplanting, make sure that the roots are as deep in the water, substrate or soil as they were before you changed the container. Water and potting soil should be as low in lime as possible.

Water and fertilize lucky bamboo properly

The lucky bamboo does not need a lot of water, but the water level in the vase should not drop too much either. It is best to water with stale water or rainwater. Calcareous tap water is not good for your lucky bamboo. In the vase or in hydroponics you should also fertilize the Lucky Bamboo regularly. On the other hand, if it grows in soil, it only needs a little fertilizer.

Shape the lucky bamboo

Sometimes you can find very oddly shaped lucky bamboo in stores. The individual stems are intertwined or grow in curves and arches. With a little patience you can also do it yourself. Young shoots that are still quite soft can be braided or wrapped around each other. Fixed with a wire, this shape is retained.

Multiply the lucky bamboo

Propagating lucky bamboo is very easy. You can divide the trunk into several pieces and root them or cut cuttings and put them in water. It is best to use side shoots for this.

The care of the lucky bamboo in brief:

  • bright and warm
  • ensure sufficient humidity
  • pour with lime-free water
  • fertilize sufficiently

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Bright, warm and with high humidity, the lucky bamboo feels really comfortable.

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Indoor plants