How to care for bamboo?

Question

I just bought some bamboo and dont know how to care for it. any tips or websites would be helpful. I would also like to know some of the meaning behind the bamboo, where its best to place it in my house or other interesting facts.

Answer 1

It is estimated that bamboo has been a symbol of good fortune in the Asian culture more than 4000 years. In ancient Asia, this plant was considered a member of the bamboo family, however, modern science classifies it as Dracaena Sanderiana

Lucky bamboo is one of the plants recommended by Feng Shui masters to improve Feng Shui and create a space where you feel safe and more energized. Feng Shui is the ancient practice of bringing the natural elements of water, fire, earth, wood and metal into balance in our surroundings. This is believed to produce greater harmony and a more positive life experience.

Because lucky bamboo is able to thrive in many areas of the home or workplace where other plants would not, it is valued as a means to enhance the positive flow of energy or "chi" in these areas.

The bamboo stalk is valued as a perfect symbol of the wood element. A red ribbon tied around the stalks symbolized the element of fire. The addition of a little fire assists enhancing or "igniting" the positive result that is desired.

What do the various numbers of stalks mean?

3 stalks = attracts happiness

5 stalks = attracts wealth

7 stalks = result in good health

21 stalks = offer a very powerful all-purpose blessing

My favorite site for care

http://www.chiff.com/a/lucky-bamboo.htm

Answer 2

Bamboo's really easy.  You can put it anywhere in your home.  Just water it like once a week, or until you notice that the water's getting low, then refill it. That's all..make sure it's not in complete darkness either.  

Answer 3

My bamboo is in a square vase in the window where it can get sun..the weired thing, they don't need dirt. Mine sits in those glass beads and water, and it is huge.

There are supposed to be good luck and great fortune, though I don't know the story behind it.

They are fun though, I have had mine for like 3 years.

Answer 4

very low maintence

just keep it water

Answer 5

try ehow.com