Lucky bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana · Dragon trees · Asparagus family
Also known as: Ribbon Plant · Curly Bamboo
Very easy30–100cmNot pet-safe
Lucky bamboo care at a glance
Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–32 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–32 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Lucky bamboo
Possible pests on Lucky bamboo include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Thrips. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Leaf-tip browning. Lucky bamboo is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Leaf-tip browning Low
Toxicity
- Saponins Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Lucky bamboo
- Which pests affect Lucky bamboo?
- Possible pests on Lucky bamboo include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Lucky bamboo?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Leaf-tip browning.
- Is Lucky bamboo toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lucky bamboo is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lucky bamboo need?
- Lucky bamboo has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lucky bamboo need?
- Lucky bamboo prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Lucky bamboo frost-hardy?
- Lucky bamboo is not frost-hardy.