Message in a Bottle- Indoor Plants
Episode: #16 04/08/07
Presenter: Melissa King
Lucky Bamboo is the latest must have indoor plant, because it grows with a little bit of water and a little bit of light and it brings positive energy into the house. Even though in appearance you would think it was like a Bamboo, it is not actually a Bamboo its Botanical name is Dracaena (Dracaena sanderina), which grows in South East Asia and Africa’s tropical rainforests.
It can be grow with potting mix or like a flower in some water, standing in marbles or pebbles to prop it up. Make sure that the roots are covered with water, and change it every month or so If you are in an area where the water is treated with Chlorine or Fluoride maybe try filtered water instead, to prevent the tips and edges of leaves from going yellow.
In the wild they grow under the canopy of rainforest trees, thus enjoying indirect sunlight. A bright room would be excellent. Too much direct sun can burn the leaves.
There is an ongoing debate as to whether or not to feed this magical plant. Try a weak solution of indoor plant food, or Lucky Bamboo specific fertilizers.
Lucky Bamboo can be easily propagated by cutting the stems into pieces and placing them in water. They will shoot roots in a few weeks
Lucky Bamboo has an association with Feng Shui, in Asian cultures it is considered to be a symbol of good fortune and can be used to enhance the positive flow of energy, or ‘Chi’ in your home.
The stalks also have meaning:
You will often see Lucky Bamboo growing in a lot of spirals or twists, this is not their natural form, it actually takes quite a bit of effort and time to spiral the Bamboo. The growers do it by laying the plant sideways and directing light from the top only so the stems grow up to the light, they then rotate it regularly to encourage the spiraling form. Because it is a little bit time consuming it generally costs a little bit more for such artistic canes.
Presenter: Melissa King
Lucky Bamboo is the latest must have indoor plant, because it grows with a little bit of water and a little bit of light and it brings positive energy into the house. Even though in appearance you would think it was like a Bamboo, it is not actually a Bamboo its Botanical name is Dracaena (Dracaena sanderina), which grows in South East Asia and Africa’s tropical rainforests.
It can be grow with potting mix or like a flower in some water, standing in marbles or pebbles to prop it up. Make sure that the roots are covered with water, and change it every month or so If you are in an area where the water is treated with Chlorine or Fluoride maybe try filtered water instead, to prevent the tips and edges of leaves from going yellow.
In the wild they grow under the canopy of rainforest trees, thus enjoying indirect sunlight. A bright room would be excellent. Too much direct sun can burn the leaves.
There is an ongoing debate as to whether or not to feed this magical plant. Try a weak solution of indoor plant food, or Lucky Bamboo specific fertilizers.
Lucky Bamboo can be easily propagated by cutting the stems into pieces and placing them in water. They will shoot roots in a few weeks
Lucky Bamboo has an association with Feng Shui, in Asian cultures it is considered to be a symbol of good fortune and can be used to enhance the positive flow of energy, or ‘Chi’ in your home.
The stalks also have meaning:
- Three Stalks for happiness
- Five stalks for wealth
- Six stalks for health
You will often see Lucky Bamboo growing in a lot of spirals or twists, this is not their natural form, it actually takes quite a bit of effort and time to spiral the Bamboo. The growers do it by laying the plant sideways and directing light from the top only so the stems grow up to the light, they then rotate it regularly to encourage the spiraling form. Because it is a little bit time consuming it generally costs a little bit more for such artistic canes.
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