Lucky Bamboo

Dracaena sanderiana

Malay names: Buluh Tuah

Env: Indoor Size: Small
Lucky Bamboo - Hydroponic Plant

Common indoor water-grown ornamental; prefers low EC and indirect light.

๐ŸŒž Light & Temperature

Light: Bright to medium indirect light

Temperature: 20โ€“32ยฐC

๐Ÿชด 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 6.0โ€“6.5, EC 0.4โ€“0.8 mS/cm

๐Ÿ’ง Watering / Solution Maintenance

Schedule: Top-up weekly; change water every 2โ€“3 weeks (or solution 3โ€“4 weeks)

Top-up: Keep stems partially submerged; avoid stagnant water

pH 6.0โ€“6.5; EC 0.4โ€“0.8 mS/cm

๐Ÿงช Nutrients

Type: Very dilute foliage nutrient

Frequency: Monthly light feed; plain water otherwise

Dosage/EC: EC 0.4โ€“0.8 mS/cm; pH 6.0โ€“6.5

๐Ÿ“ Harvest

Start: N/A

Seasonality: Year-round foliage

Duration: Continuous

Harvest Indicators: N/A

Tips: Trim yellowing leaves; refresh water and rinse container.

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

Stem cuttings; re-root easily in water.

๐Ÿ› Pests & Diseases

  • Algae/bacterial slime: Opaque containers; frequent water changes; rinse stems.

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Keep away from hot window sills; stable indoors.

๐Ÿ“ System Notes

Avoid chlorine-heavy water; use filtered if possible.

๐Ÿ’ก Extra Care Tips

  • Change water regularly
  • Feed very lightly to avoid burn
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Note

EC and pH are guidelinesโ€”adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.

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