Question: Is Lucky Bamboo a True Bamboo?
No, the association with good fortune that gives so-called "lucky bamboo" its name derives from the use of the plant in Feng Shui.
Answer:
The real name of lucky bamboo is Dracaena sanderiana. Afficionados of Feng Shui use lucky bamboo as a houseplant, and it is often grown hydroponically: i.e., in a vase with decorative pebbles and water (no soil). Even those not interested in Feng Shui will find lucky bamboo to be a desirable specimen for gardening indoors. Lucky bamboo is relatively easy to care for and has fascinating corkscrew-shaped stems.
