Lucky Bamboo
The lucky bamboo plant originates from Southeast Asia and is a very popular houseplant choice . Distinguished by its signature thick , green-rounded stalks , lucky bamboo is very low maintenance and easy to care for . While it may resemble bamboo , lucky bamboo is not bamboo at all . Lucky bamboo is , in fact , a water lily that looks very similar to bamboo . The plant is well known for its use in the art of feng shui , a traditional Chinese practice going back 5,000 years that aims to create balance and harmony between a person and their living space . Lucky bamboo represents good luck and happiness , making it a popular gift for house warmings and new beginnings . Most lucky bamboo plants you see for sale have had their stalks twisted , curled , or braided into all manner of shapes by professional growers . Lucky bamboo is a good choice for a hydroponic growing system as its thick stems are perfect for growing in water .
They can survive in many lighting conditions . Clay pebbles will provide the plant with good anchorage as it grows . Lucky bamboo grown in water will live for one to two years , so transfer to a pot and medium to extend its lifespan . Your lucky bamboo may lose leaves , but as long as you continue to care for it , it will replenish itself and flourish .
There are many advantages to growing plants hydroponically , including fast plant growth , low maintenance , fewer pests , better control , and saving space and water . With the added health benefits and the variety of decorative plant options available to you , these facts beg the question : why are you not doing it already ?
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