The lucky bamboo plant is a really special type of plant also known by its botanical name 'dracaena'. This plant has special significance in feng shui, because it is known as a symbol of vitality and strength. Its rapid growth without the need for a lot of care makes it an ideal indoor plant for nearly anyone. Lucky bamboo plants can thrive almost anywhere, making it the perfect addition for the home or business.
You will notice that there are actually quite a lot of different arrangements of the lucky bamboo. They are available in several numbers of stalks, may be straight or curved and are sometimes formed into different shapes and sold as novelty items. The quantity of stalks itself has special meaning. The greater the amount of bamboo stalks in an arrangement will not necessarily translate to better luck. If there are 3 stalks or 6, it represents happiness. 5 or 7 stalks symbolizes health. 2 stalks represent love and marriage, 8 represent wealth and abundance, 9 stands for good fortune and a big arrangement of 21 stalks symbolizes blessings.
Pair the right number of bamboo stalks to the appropriate area of the room or the entire home with a bagua map. In order to do this, you have to stand by the entrance having the bagua out before you positioning the fame section facing the direct opposite wall and then the career section directly in front of you. You should use it to map out the areas of the space that correlate towards the different areas of your life like wealth, career, love and health.
There are also special ways to use the lucky bamboo to exemplify the five elements of feng shui in action, creating balance and harmony in a specified area. The plant itself represents the wood element, simply place them in a glass vase filled with water to incorporate the metal and water elements, add some stone for earth and tie the stalks together with a red ribbon or string to include the element of fire.
Even if the lucky bamboo plant will not need too much special attention or care, that doesn't mean you can just neglect it. It still needs watering from time to time, do so anytime the water reaches below one inch in the vase. Don't place them in direct sunlight, they function best in areas which are dimly lit. These plants are commonly used in feng shui as remedies to attract good 'qi' or energy and can easily be seen in lots of offices to bring good luck to a business. They can also be excellent gifts for a housewarming or a new business.
Lucky Bamboo Plant - Attract Good Luck In Any Area Of The Home Or Office
Feng Shui Bamboo Aka Dracaena Sanderiana
This plant is not real bamboo, but it does look similar. It has green springs that are coiled at the top, and a small green offshoot. The bottom of the plant (usually with spines) is placed in a glass flask with water. Many vendors don't know how to care for this plant or how to use it in feng shui. Our article will help fill the gaps of this sort.
The name Lucky Bamboo is a traditional name from ancient China. To date, this plant is known as Dracaena Sanderiana from the lily family. This unpretentious plant grows well indoors, so it's an ideal plant for a home or office.
In Asia, where nature is an integral part of human life, Dracaena Sanderiana has been a symbol of prosperity for over 400 years. It is often used in feng shui, which sees the world as the interaction of five elements: water, fire, earth, wood and metal. The green color and thin vertical shape give this plant the perfect characteristics of the wood element. It's believed that feng shui bamboo increases the flow of the positive Chi energy. You can buy this plant tied with red or gold ribbon - this is intended to strengthen its positive effect.
It's recommended to purchase this plant in one of the following variations: Three stems - attracts happiness. Five stems - attracts wealth. Seven stems - bestows health. Twenty-one stems – brings the universal well-being in all aspects of life.
In the East it is believed that by increasing the wellbeing of another we increase our own wellbeing. Consequently, feng shui bamboo is an ideal gift. By tradition, the owner can give their visitor a stalk from the bunch that stands in the owner's house. Presenting a bundle of three stems at a wedding helps build a happy marriage. A combination of 20 twining stems that range in their height is called the Tower of Love. Traditionally, this "tower" is a gesture of care, friendship and compassion. For wealth and prosperity, the Tower of Love should be placed in the south, east or southeast.
In order for your feng shui bamboo to live longer, you need to observe certain rules. First, avoid placing it in direct sunlight. If the leaves have brown spots, it means that the plant gets too much sunlight. This plant needs water, and it's best to use filtered or distilled water. Its leaves may turn yellow due to poor water quality, such as using water with a high content of chlorine. You can add mineral fertilizers to the water to maintain balance and promote healthy plant growth. The water has to be changed every fifteen days. If you want new stalks, cut the stem below the joint.
Another popular plant is the Tree of Happiness, also known as Chinese bamboo. This is a plant with a few tubules with rosettes of green leaves. This plant has no relation to real bamboo – it's a species of Dracaena - Dracaena Fragrans Stedneri. In China and other Asian countries, this plant is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity in homes. The Trees of Happiness are usually sold in vases with water. Taking care of this plant is simple – change the water, add fertilizer and clean the leaves from any dust.