Lucky bamboo is a perfect option if you’re looking for a Feng Shui compatible plant. According to the Chinese practice, lucky bamboo is related to the five elements: Earth (pebbles in the container), wood (the plant itself), water (the water in the container), fire (the red ribbon often tied on the plant) and metal (the metal coin attached to the ribbon). Since the bamboo is hollow it’s said to be a great conductor of Chi energy. This allows wisdom and prosperity to flow through. The amount of stalks also has a big effect on the meaning of a particular lucky bamboo plant. They all have positive meanings except for four-stalk lucky bamboo, which is one you should avoid. See the different meanings below: One stalk: represents unity and unobstructed flow of energy. Two stalks: represents good luck in love (a great gift for a partner). Three stalks: represents continued growth, birth and family. Four stalks: represents death (avoid this plant, it is also considered a rude gift). Five s...

Some of the most alluring parts of lucky bamboo are the cool designs that you can create by twisting different stalks together. The key to training lucky bamboo is using light. By manipulating the light source you can create a fun spiral or other design.  How to Make a Lucky Bamboo Spiral Spirals are one of the most popular lucky bamboo manipulations. Follow the steps below to learn how to create spiral bamboo plants. Cut one side out of a cardboard box.  Place your plant inside the box. Set the box so its open side faces a light source (not the top). Care for your plant as normal until the plant starts leaning towards the light. Slightly rotate the plant, and it will continue to grow towards the light. Keep rotating the plant as it leans slightly — if you spin it in the same direction it will eventually become a spiral. Prune your plant’s leaves as it spirals so it doesn’t become too top-heavy. How to Braid Lucky Bamboo Intertwined lucky bamboo is another popular option. Crea...

Lucky bamboo has been a staple in homes and Feng Shui for years. It’s a symbol of luck and prosperity making it a common gift and the perfect small house plant. Learn more about why this plant is so popular and how you can grow one of your own. Included is information about the plant’s origin, symbolism, and FAQs, as well as lucky bamboo care tips. Lucky Bamboo Overview Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is surprisingly not actually bamboo as its scientific name suggests: It’s part of the Dracaena genus. The lucky bamboo plant is from Southeast Asia and is well-known for its use in Feng Shui for over 5,000 years. In these practices, it is said to represent good luck and happiness, making it an ideal and popular gift in business and personal matters. Another factor that makes lucky bamboo so popular is its ability to be trained into shapes like a swirl, heart, braid and other designs. See the sections below for a more in-depth look at the symbolism of lucky bamboo and how to create dif...