Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Malay names: Buluh Tuah

Common indoor water-grown ornamental; prefers low EC and indirect light.
๐ Light & Temperature
Light: Bright to medium indirect light
Temperature: 20โ32ยฐC
๐ชด Container & Medium
Container: Water culture in vase or LECA hydroculture; change water regularly; no direct sun.
Medium / Solution: Medium: Water culture or LECA; Solution: pH 6.0โ6.5, EC 0.4โ0.8 mS/cm
๐ง Watering / Solution Maintenance
Schedule: Top-up weekly; change water every 2โ3 weeks (or solution 3โ4 weeks)
Top-up: Keep stems partially submerged; avoid stagnant water
pH 6.0โ6.5; EC 0.4โ0.8 mS/cm
๐งช Nutrients
Type: Very dilute foliage nutrient
Frequency: Monthly light feed; plain water otherwise
Dosage/EC: EC 0.4โ0.8 mS/cm; pH 6.0โ6.5
๐ Harvest
Start: N/A
Seasonality: Year-round foliage
Duration: Continuous
Harvest Indicators: N/A
Tips: Trim yellowing leaves; refresh water and rinse container.
๐ฑ Propagation
Stem cuttings; re-root easily in water.
๐ Pests & Diseases
- Algae/bacterial slime: Opaque containers; frequent water changes; rinse stems.
๐ฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Keep away from hot window sills; stable indoors.
๐ System Notes
Avoid chlorine-heavy water; use filtered if possible.
๐ก Extra Care Tips
- Change water regularly
- Feed very lightly to avoid burn
Note
EC and pH are guidelinesโadjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.