General Description/History

This plant is not strictly speaking a bamboo, despite the name. Plaited bamboo is also known as the ‘Happy Plant, and is one of the most popular Asian pot plants. It is a member of the Dracaena genus, and is related to Happy Leaves, which are colourful leaves used in many floral arrangements these days. This form has variegated leaves, but the colours have been reversed compared to Happy Leaves – this plant has yellow leaf margins with dark green at the leaf centre. Leaves are spear-shaped, about 20 cm long, and there are 1 to 3 borne at the top of each cane. Bunches contain up to 5 canes, which are supple, about a cm in diameter, and plaited together.

Bunches have a long vase life, and are very hardy – no need to refrigerate and will live happily without a preservative.

What to look for

• Buy bunches with strong canes, with no sign of splitting.
• Avoid bunches with yellow leaves.

Flower Care

• No need to refrigerate.
• Carefully separate stems if required.
• Recut at least 2 cm off each stem and place in water immediately.
• Do not bash or split stems.
• Preservative is optional.
• Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

In China, Lucky Bamboo is associated with bringing good luck, prosperity, health, harmony and peace. The pot plants are often given to new business ventures as a gesture of good luck.

Botanical Name: Dracaena sanderiana

Common Names: Happy Plant, Lucky Bamboo, Plaited Bamboo

Stem Length: 30 – 80 cm

Country of Origin: Tropical Asia

Available Colours: Green

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber