Species dracaena
green leaves and stems

dracaena

Dracaena sanderiana

The Dracaena sanderiana, also known as the Lucky Bamboo, is a beautiful and amazing plant. It is durable and incredibly low-maintenance, requiring only occasional watering and infrequent fertilizing. It can survive in a wide range of light conditions and is quite tolerant of low light conditions. What makes this plant even more amazing is its ability to purify indoor air, while removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene and chloroform from the environment. In addition, this species is believed to bring good luck in feng shui and it also attracts positive energy. Since it is very easy to care for and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, the Lucky Bamboo is the perfect plant for any home.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Stem Propagation,Division,Leaf Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 12

Flowers:

Rarely flowers indoors Flowers

Sun:

part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Dracaena sanderiana should be watered thoroughly once a week. It's important to make sure that the soil is evenly moist but not water-logged. You should be careful not to over-water, as this can cause root rot. If the soil remains moist, then you can wait until it has dried out before watering again.

sunlight

The dracaena plant needs direct sunlight for at least 4 to 6 hours per day in order to grow and remain healthy. Bright, indirect sunlight is best for this species and should be provided for the majority of the day. Direct sunlight can be beneficial for the dracaena, but too much can be detrimental. Dracaenas should be positioned near a south-facing window, if possible, as this will provide the necessary bright, indirect light.

pruning

Pruning should be done twice a year, ideally in the spring and fall. In the spring, the stems of the plant should be cut back by a 1/3 to help promote healthier growth and remotivate the plant into new growth. Cut back the stems to the point you are comfortable with as it is very gentle on this particular species. In the fall, prune long, leggy stems to encourage a tighter, fuller shape. This helps maintain a well-rounded shape and avoids bare spots.

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