Lucky Bamboo

Lucky Bamboo has found its way into our modern world as a method to enhance Feng Shui – the flow of Chi or energy in any environment. According to ancient Oriental folklore, bamboo plants were loved ones during times of celebration. A wedding, a birth, a house-warming, the beginning of the New Year, a new business endeavor or just an expression of wishing one good fortune were perfect times to give gifts of Lucky Bamboo canes. Lucky Bamboo, horticulturally known as "Dracaena Sanderana" has been part of the Chinese “Feng Shui” tradition for over 5000 years. It is used to enhance prosperity and good fortune in one’s home and workplace as well as to promote health and counter negativity.  

Lucky Bamboo is an indoor plant requiring very little care to thrive. It requires no soil or fertilizer and grows in pure water. It enjoys room temperatures of between 50° to 90° F. Lucky Bamboo grows best in low to bright indirect lighting and can thrive even in an area receiving no sunlight, such as a bathroom or office desk. It cannot live outdoors (unless you live in a tropical rainforest) and must be kept out of direct sunlight. You may cut a cane or two at anytime and give it to a friend or loved one to enhance their good fortune. Try placing it on the East side of your home, office or recreation area as you face the door. A new feeling of balance and positive energy will soon be found. It is very much like closing one’s eyes and slowly inhaling and exhaling allowing all ones senses to flow in harmony.  

The Chinese buy Lucky Bamboo to celebrate a Business grand opening, the purchase of a new home, or just for pure luck! It makes a perfect gift for home and office decoration, wedding and centerpieces, baby shower, birthday party, and special events. The gesture of giving 3 stalks to each guest is believed to bless the marriage with everlasting happiness and success.   

Lucky Bamboo is thought to have the following Spiritual Meanings: 

Advancement / Career - Climb up the ladder

Prosperity - Success in Business Ventures

Longevity - Good Health, Harmony and Peaceful Life

Zen - Religious, Gracious, Honorable 

Relationship - Energize your life  

Feng Shui - Chi - Create positive energy in your environment: 

The Tower Arrangement- To anchor Feng Shui, and light up the future

Eight - Considered a Lucky Number in Feng Shui

Multiples of Three - Good Fortune

Golden Ribbons - Good Fortune in general

Red Ribbons - Financial Success

Three Stalks & seven Stalks - Attracts Happiness & Wealth

Five Stalks - Results in good health

Twenty One Stalks - Offer a very powerful all-purpose blessing

The Frog Design Container - Brings wealth & Fortune

The Turtle Design Container - Brings Longivity