🎍 Variegated Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana ‘Variegata’) Care Guide
Variegated Lucky Bamboo is a beautiful, easy-to-care-for plant with green and white-striped leaves. It’s commonly grown in water or soil and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity!
✅ Light
- Prefers bright, indirect light for best variegation.
- Can tolerate low light, but growth may slow.
- Avoid direct sun, as it can scorch leaves.
💧 Watering (For Water-Grown Plants)
- Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater (chlorine and fluoride in tap water can cause leaf browning).
- Change the water every 7-10 days to prevent bacteria buildup.
- Ensure roots are submerged, but don’t let leaves touch the water.
💧 Watering (For Soil-Grown Plants)
- Keep soil slightly moist, but not soggy.
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Avoid overwatering, as it can cause root rot.
🌱 Soil (For Potted Growth)
- Use a well-draining, rich potting mix (peat-based with perlite).
- A mix for Dracaena or indoor plants works well.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
- Thrives in 65–90°F (18–32°C).
- Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
- Prefers moderate to high humidity; misting can help.
🌿 Fertilizing
- Water-grown plants: Add a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month.
- Soil-grown plants: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.
✂️ Pruning & Propagation
- Trim yellow or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.
- Propagate through stem cuttings—cut a healthy stalk and place it in water or moist soil.
🚨 Common Problems & Solutions
- Yellow leaves? → Overwatering or too much direct sunlight.
- Brown tips? → Fluoride or chlorine in water; switch to filtered or distilled water.
- Soft, mushy stalk? → Root rot; cut off the affected part and start a new plant in fresh water.
❗ Toxicity
- Mildly toxic to pets if ingested.
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