Lucky Bamboo

Name: Lucky Bamboo
Brand: MyGreenScape
SKU: PL0278S
Price: 10.0 CAD
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Lucky Bamboo

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Color 3.5.0" Pot - Varigated 3.5" Pot - Green

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About This Plant

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a tropical plant native to Central Africa, though it has been used in East Asian homes. Despite the name, it is not bamboo. Producing slender, jointed green stalks with lance-shaped leaves at the tips. Indoors, individual stalks reach 30 to 90 cm tall depending on how they are trained.

It thrives in a jar of water, no soil needed.

Lucky Bamboo grows happily in a vase filled with pebbles and clean water. Change the water every one to two weeks and keep it topped up, and the plant stays healthy indefinitely without potting mix. The Bird of Paradise is another statement plant for bright spots if you have extra floor space.

Keep it away from pets and children.

The ASPCA confirms Dracaena spp. is toxic to cats and dogs. The stalks and leaves contain saponins, which cause vomiting, drooling, and lethargy if ingested. Keep it on a high shelf or in a room pets cannot access.

It grows in low to bright indirect light.

Lucky Bamboo adapts to a wide range of indoor light conditions, from a bright east-facing window to a spot several metres from the nearest window. Direct sun scorches the leaves and turns the stalks yellow, so keep it out of direct afternoon sun. The ZZ Plant shares the same low-light adaptability if you want a second low-maintenance option.

Winter Slowdown

Growth slows noticeably from November onward as days shorten. Keep it above 18 degrees Celsius and away from cold glass and heating vents, both of which stress the stalks in an Ontario or Quebec winter. The plant stays green through winter but produces little new growth.

Toxicity

Toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA (Dracaena spp.). The stalks and leaves contain saponins that cause vomiting, drooling, and lethargy if ingested. Keep it on a high shelf out of reach of pets and small children.

Pests

Spider mites are a common pest on Lucky Bamboo, particularly during the dry heating season in Canadian homes from November through March. They appear as fine webbing between the leaves and along the stalks.

Other Plants You Might Like

Not sure this is the right fit? Here are three other plants our Canadian customers love. All ship across Canada and thrive in Canadian homes.

Dracaena Limelight.

For another Dracaena with a completely different look, the Dracaena Limelight has wide lime-green leaves and handles the same dry forced-air conditions in Canadian homes.

Snake Plant.

If low maintenance and low light are the priority, the Snake Plant tolerates neglect and dim corners better than almost any other indoor plant.

Pothos Golden.

For a trailing plant that adapts to the same low-to-medium light range, the Golden Pothos grows quickly and fills a shelf or hanging basket with minimal effort.

Common Questions

Does Lucky Bamboo actually need to grow in water, or can it go in soil?

It can grow in both. In water, it needs pebbles or stones to keep the stalks upright, with the roots submerged and the stalks above the waterline. Change the water every one to two weeks to prevent algae. In soil, use a well-draining mix and treat it like most tropical houseplants. Water-grown plants are easier to manage in a Canadian apartment where drainage can be awkward.

Why are the stalks turning yellow?

Yellow stalks usually mean too much direct sun, fluoride or chlorine in the tap water, or the water level is too high and the stalks are rotting at the base. Use filtered or overnight-rested tap water to reduce fluoride buildup. Move the plant out of any direct afternoon sun and check that the stalks are not sitting in water above the root zone.

Is Lucky Bamboo toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA confirms Dracaena spp. is toxic to cats and dogs. The stalks and leaves contain saponins, which cause vomiting, drooling, and lethargy if ingested. Keep it on a high shelf that pets cannot reach.

How much light does it need in a Canadian home?

Bright indirect light is ideal but Lucky Bamboo tolerates lower light than most tropical plants. An east-facing window or a spot a few metres from a south-facing window both work. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which yellows the leaves and scorches the stalks. Read our guide to light requirements for indoor plants to find the right spot.

Why are the leaf tips turning brown?

Brown tips almost always come from fluoride or chloride in tap water. Lucky Bamboo is particularly sensitive to both. Switch to filtered water or let tap water sit uncovered overnight before using it. Low humidity from forced-air heating in Ontario and Quebec homes in winter can also cause browning at the tips.

How to Take Care of Lucky Bamboo

Good to Know

Sun: Indirect

Bright indirect light keeps the stalks green and the leaves lush. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which yellows the stalks and scorches the leaf edges. Morning light from an east-facing window is the ideal amount of direct exposure.

Light: Low to bright indirect

Lucky Bamboo adapts well to a wide range of indoor light levels. An east- or north-facing window works year-round. From October to February when Canadian daylight is shortest, move it closer to the nearest bright window to keep growth steady.

Water: Change every 1-2 weeks (water-grown) or when top inch is dry (soil)

In water: keep the roots submerged and change the water every one to two weeks. Use filtered or overnight-rested tap water to avoid fluoride buildup. In soil: water when the top inch feels dry, roughly every seven to ten days in spring and summer and every two weeks in a Canadian winter.

Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity

Lucky Bamboo handles the average humidity in Ontario and Quebec homes without a humidifier. In the dry heating season from November through March, a pebble tray can help prevent leaf tip browning, but it is not essential.

Pet Friendly: No

Toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins that cause vomiting, drooling, and lethargy. Keep it somewhere pets and small children cannot reach.

Pro Tip

Lucky Bamboo is sensitive to tap water chemicals than most houseplants. Using filtered water prevents the fluoride yellowing that is a common complaint. Wipe the stalks with a damp cloth every few weeks to remove any buildup and keep them a healthy green.

What To Expect

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If your plant arrives damaged or isn't healthy, contact us within 30 days with a photo. We'll send a replacement or a full refund, and we cover return shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Certainly! If you're pondering about ordering plants online, you're not alone. We've compiled the most frequently asked questions. Check out our FAQ section here for quick answers! Happy planting!

Plant and Pot Size Guide

4" Pot (Small): plant is approx. 6-10 inches tall. 6" Pot (Medium): approx. 12-18 inches tall. All plants come in a standard nursery pot. Decorative pots are sold separately.

Winter Shipping Protection

Between November and March, you can add Winter Shipping Protection at checkout. It adds insulated packaging and heat packs to protect your plant from the cold in transit. Cold damage is only covered if it's added to your order.

You can add winter shipping protection at checkout.

Returns Policy

If your plant arrives damaged, has pests, or starts to decline within 30 days, we'll send a replacement or a full refund, and we cover return shipping.

Change of mind, repotted or trimmed plants, and cold damage without Winter Shipping Protection aren't covered. See our full Return Policy

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