Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)

Lucky bamboo is said to be an auspicious houseplant that brings fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Dracaena sanderiana is the species of Feng Shui lucky bamboo. This lucky charm houseplant is also known as Chinese water bamboo, Goddess of Mercy, and Sander's dracaena.

Although this plant resembles bamboo, it is not related to true bamboo Poaceae. The plant is an attractive ornamental houseplant with long straight fleshy stems that sprout long leaves. The bamboo-like stems can grow up to 3.2 ft. (1 m), but shorter varieties of the "bamboo" plant are preferred in Feng Shui.

To care for your lucky bamboo, cut the stems back on a regular basis. This will help to redirect energy back into the stalk and leaves, allowing it to grow healthily. Occasional pruning and keeping them in small containers will help keep their height under control.

Lucky bamboo plants for Feng Shui are typically sold in glass containers or pots with only rocks and water. The plants will grow just as well in water as they will in soil. As a result, lucky bamboo is one of the easiest houseplants to maintain. If you keep these "lucky" plants in water alone, add some liquid fertilizer once a month and avoid using tap water, instead using filtered water or rainwater.

According to Feng Shui, the number of bamboo stalks has different meanings when it comes to attracting fortune. Three stalks are said to represent happiness, wealth, and long life. 5 or 6 stalks can represent wealth and good fortune. Furthermore, 7 stalks can represent good health.