Lucky Bamboo: Houseplants You Can’t Kill
From my experience, I can tell you that one of the hardiest plants I have every tried to kill is the Lucky Bamboo plant. I am also happy to say that it has thwarted all my inept attempts to end its life. In other words, this plant want to live. Live, I say! Live!
I’ve killed cacti, bonsai trees and even ferns have withered under my watchful eye. But the lucky bamboo has actually thrived with little more than adding water which I do too infrequently. Yet it continues to grow and sprout new leaves.
Not only has it lived through my neglect it has managed to become of visual interest. The twists and turn of the stalk and the green foliage have caught me attention more than once while sitting in my office.
If your thumb is not green, but black like the death you inflict on your houseplants, then I can tell you from experience to try your luck with a lucky bamboo, you will finally be able to say you have stopped the killing spree!
Seriously, these plants are beautiful and easy to care for. Here are some lucky bamboo care instructions, just in case. I have one at home and one at work. They also make great office gifts that require the smallest of commitments.
8 Responses to “Lucky Bamboo: Houseplants You Can’t Kill”
By Allison on Sep 8, 2007 | Reply
I have a lucky bamboo plant and it looks great. We have had it for over 5 years and it is going strong. A little water, a little sun. It’s all good.
By Bob on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
Are these safe for housecats?
By Chris on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
@Bob
“Are these safe for housecats?”
As long as they aren’t black cats
By Kevin on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
My lucky bamboo wasn’t so lucky. I must have the black hand of death
By Shell on Sep 12, 2007 | Reply
I did a Google search and found that Lucky Bamboo, otherwise known as Dracaena Sanderiana has been listed as toxic for pets.
On the other hand we have had both a cat and dog with our Lucky Bamboo and neither ever tried to eat it.
By Jeanie on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
Apparently you can’t propogate one into many by cutting into smaller stalks. Instead of growing new roots, all sections are now turning yellow and drying up. Sorry little Lucky Bamboo!
By Lea on May 28, 2008 | Reply
My ‘lucky’ bamboo is dying a slow death here in my office. It’s leaves are turning yellow and wilting. I am a green-thumb-girl so this is a new experience for me!The funeral will be soon……
By Ryan on Jul 29, 2008 | Reply
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