Three questions about Lucky Bamboo??

[vintage34]

I live in Northern California, and keep my Lucky Bamboo, orchids, avocado, etc. outside year around. It's not as tropical plant friendly here as in Southern Cal, but they all seem to do okay. The main question I have is how much direct sun does Lucky Bamboo need? Should it be in mostly shade or morning sun or afternoon sun?

Why are the tips of the leaves brown and dry on my largest and healthiest plant? The plant seems fine otherwise, and continues to thrive. On my smaller plant, the leaves are spotted yellow? It doesn't look healthy at all.

About a year ago I saw a web site that showed large beautiful pictures of Lucky Bamboo and other Dracaena plants. The pictures featured Lucky woven into different shapes and one plant that was HUGE, and was in the shape of a dome. I haven't been able to find the site again. If anyone knows, I would appreciate it.

[CaroleMeckes]

sorry for the delay in answering you question re lucky bamboo -
We here are really true bamboo folks, and just have the "Lucky Bamboo Forum" as a courtesy for people who think that lucky bamboo is a real bamboo.

Lucky Bamboo is really Dracaena sanderiana (not a true bamboo) and my knowledge of it is somewhat limited.

Are you growing your lucky bamboo in soil or water?
People usually grow lucky bamboo indoors in filtered or indirect light in a container with rocks to hold the plant up and in water (not soil).

Carole

[vintage34]

Yes, I understand the difference in true bamboo and in Dracaena/Lucky Bamboo.

My LB is outside in a large pot. When i inherited it in winter of '08, it consisted of two "stalks" about 6 feet tall. But it had been neglected, so I cut them both down to about a foot, and within a short time there was new growth. It is now flourishing, but I was just curious as to care and sun location.

I don't care for those little "Lucky's" that sit in water and rocks inside the house. I prefer my outdoor species that is green and has large leaves.

Thank you for responding.