Lucky Bamboo

Lucky Bamboo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Lucky Bamboo →

Common Lucky Bamboo Problems →

Lucky Bamboo thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lucky Bamboo Water Frequency →

Lucky Bamboo Root Rot →

Lucky Bamboo can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lucky Bamboo Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lucky Bamboo is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Lucky Bamboo Toxicity to Dogs →

Lucky Bamboo Toxicity to Humans →

Lucky Bamboo enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Lucky Bamboo Humidity Needs →

Lucky Bamboo is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Lucky Bamboo →

Lucky Bamboo grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Lucky Bamboo to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Lucky Bamboo is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.

Yes, you may see your Lucky Bamboo bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Lucky Bamboo Flowers →

Lucky Bamboo is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lucky Bamboo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lucky Bamboo Temperature Tolerance →

Lucky Bamboo can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Lucky Bamboo →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lucky Bamboo, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Lucky Bamboo →
• Drooping Lucky Bamboo Leaves →
• Lucky Bamboo Dropping Leaves →
• Lucky Bamboo Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lucky Bamboo →
• Brown Spots on Lucky Bamboo →
• Lucky Bamboo Leaves Falling Over →
• Lucky Bamboo Leaves Curling →
• Lucky Bamboo Root Rot →