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Home Garden – Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)

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Continuing my series, this post is about the Dracaena Sanderiana, commonly known as the Lucky Bamboo.

Dracaena sanderiana is a popular houseplant. People know this for its elegant, slender stalks and its reputation for bringing good fortune and positive energy. Despite its name, Lucky Bamboo isn’t a true bamboo—it belongs to the Dracaena genus, which is native to Central Africa.

My wife bought it from our local Thursday market.

This resilient plant is often used in Feng Shui to promote harmony and prosperity. Its stalks are frequently arranged in decorative groupings, with each number symbolizing a different kind of luck. For instance, two stalks for love, three for happiness, wealth, and longevity, and eight for growth and abundance. Ours has eight stalks.

So what if it’s tiny? It deserves a post.

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)

I keep this plant in shade all the time, on our dining room table.

The Lucky Bamboo requires no maintenance at all, making it perfect for those who may not have a green thumb. Although, to be honest, I personally don’t like such hands-off plants.

I water it twice a week & drain/change the water every month, as the pot doesn’t have a drain hole; basically a bonsai.

You can read more about this plant here.

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Home Garden – Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)

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Continuing my series, this post is about the Dracaena Trifasciata, commonly known as the Snake Plant.

The Dracaena Trifasciata is an incredibly resilient plant that thrives in various conditions. Known for its striking, upright leaves that can grow several feet tall, this plant is a favorite among indoor gardeners. People say it purifies the air, but I am skeptical of how much impact it can actually have.

This plant is native to West Africa, specifically from Nigeria to the Congo region.

Dracaena Trifasciata (Snake Plant)
Dracaena Trifasciata (Snake Plant)

The pot is Fjärilsbuske from Ikea, and has a beautiful glaze.

I keep this plant in shade all the time, as it prefers indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions. It sits next to my working desk.

The Snake Plant requires no maintenance at all, making it perfect for those who may not have a green thumb.

I water it twice a week. It is drought-tolerant, so I don’t have to worry about watering it frequently.

Additionally, I fertilise it every 2 months or when it shows signs of growth, helping to promote healthy foliage and overall vitality.

You can read more about this plant here.

Our dog was initially a bit hesitant to go near it, probably mistaking the stems for real snakes.

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Home Garden – My Palms & Dragon Tree

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My Palms are perhaps my most favourite plants of all. As a guy who loves the beach and tropical climates, I find that the Palms bring a bit of the tropical paradise in my home.

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My favourite Palm

This Parlor Palm above is my favourite. It is in good health, growing steadily. I love watching its leaves sway gently in the breeze from my window.

Another Parlor Palm and a Dragon Tree

Shown above is another Parlor Palm on a different balcony along with a Dragon Tree.

These plants require some maintenance, basically only troweling the top soil once in a while, clipping off brown leaves. Although these plants are meant to be kept indoors, I prefer to keep them on my balconies, partly because of space concerns and especially because I love their leaves swaying in the wind.

The first one is kept in partial shade, the other 2 get direct sunlight 3-4 hours in the summers.

I water them between once or twice a week during peak winters and alternate days/everyday during peak summers. I fertilise them every 2 months or depending on when they show signs of growth.

Here’re some good tools which will help you with your gardening.