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:''This article is about "lucky bamboo". For the aquatic plant, see Vallisneria''
'''Dracaena sanderiana''', known as 'Ribbon Dracaena', 'lucky bamboo' or sometimes 'Ribbon Plant', is a species of ''Dracaena'', native to Cameroon in tropical west Africa. It is one of a group of small, shrubby species with slender stems and flexible strap-shaped leaves that grow as understory plants in rainforests. It is an upright shrub growing to 1.5 m tall, with leaves 15-25 cm long and 1.5-4 cm broad at the base.

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Cultivation and uses

Other useful information

Cultivation and uses

''Dracaena sanderiana'' and related species are popular houseplants, with numerous cultivars sold. It can survive in many indoor conditions, but indirect lighting is best as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and burn.
Although it grows better in soil, it often is sold with the roots in water. The water should be completely changed every two weeks. The water should be bottled water, or soft tap water with very little fluorine. It does best in bright, indirect lighting and temperatures above 15 °C up to 25 °C.
Yellow or brown leaf edges may be caused by too much direct light or fluoridated or chlorinated water, the latter of which can be prevented by leaving tap water exposed to the air for a day before plant use. Salty or softened water can also cause this.
Twisted shapes can be produced by rotating the plant with respect to gravity and directed light sources, but is difficult to achieve for most home users, but not impossible with a little time and patience.

Other useful information

★ It is sometimes sold as "lucky bamboo", although it is not related to the bamboo plant.

★ ''Dracaena sanderiana'' is toxic to pets [1].

★ ''Dracaena sanderiana'' is also a popular plant used in Feng Shui.