Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana

Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Dracaena (dra-SEE-nah)
Species: sanderiana (san-der-ee-AH-nuh)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Bronze-Green

Other details
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible