Lucky Bamboo - History and Care
Lucky Bamboo, is very a tough and resilient plant that does not need direct sun
light. It can grow in places where sun light is not available, like hallways or
bathrooms. It is very easy to take care of, just add or replace water once a
week.
The Chinese buy Lucky Bamboo to celebrate a business grand opening, the purchase
of a new home, or just for pure luck!
Lucky Bamboo has the following spiritual meanings:
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Advancement/career - climb up the ladder
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Prosperity - success in business ventures
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Longevity - good health, harmony and peaceful life
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Zen - religious, gracious, honorable
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Relationship - energize your love life
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Feng Shui - Chi - create positive energy in your environment
Lucky Bamboo is one of the plants recommended by Feng Shui masters to improve
Feng Shui and create a space where you feel safe and more energized. An ideal
balance to our high-pressured world! Lucky Bamboo has been treated and
cultivated under natural growing conditions according to Feng Shui methodology,
therefore, their energies are more powerful.
Environment: Lucky bamboo is an easy-to-grow plant should be keep indoors. In
shallow water of between 1/2 - 1" is ideal, in a small vase or other container
without drainage holes. Place it in a location with bright, indirect light.
Lucky bamboo grows 1-3" every year.
Irrigation: Check the water level frequently (about once a week or so) and add
water as needed to keep a the water level at 1/2 - 1". To keep the water clean,
change it once a month. To discourage fungal disease, never allow water to touch
the tip of the plant.
Fertilizer: Is not necessary to feed lucky bamboo. However we use Green Green in
all our plants, our plant are strong and healthy. Add a few drops every time you
add or replace the water. (rule: of thumb. one drop for every 5 plants)
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