Dracaena sanderiana 'Gold', often referred to as Lucky Bamboo, is a popular indoor plant known for its slender, upright stems and striking green leaves with gold or yellow margins. Despite its common name, it’s not actually bamboo but belongs to the Dracaena family. The leaves are long, narrow, and arch gracefully from the central stalks, with the yellow edging providing a subtle contrast against the glossy green. This plant is often grown in water-filled containers but can also thrive in soil, making it a versatile choice for indoor cultivation. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it ideal for desks, shelves, or as part of a small indoor arrangement.
Dracaena sanderiana 'Gold' is incredibly hardy, capable of tolerating a range of conditions, from low light to periods of neglect. Its easy-care nature, combined with its aesthetic appeal, makes it a favourite in homes and offices alike.
Native to
Dracaena sanderiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central Africa, where it grows in the shaded understorey. In its natural habitat, it thrives in humid, low-light environments, which makes it well-suited for indoor growing under similar conditions.
Water
When grown in water, change the water every couple of weeks to prevent stagnation, and ensure the roots are submerged but not the entire stalk. If grown in soil, water it when the top few centimetres of the soil have dried out. The plant is sensitive to fluoride and other chemicals in tap water, so it’s best to use filtered or distilled water where possible.
Light
Dracaena sanderiana 'Gold' prefers bright, indirect light but can also adapt to lower light conditions, which makes it perfect for rooms with limited natural light. However, too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burn or fading of the yellow margins.
Humidity
This plant thrives in average to moderately high humidity, ideally between 40% and 60%.
Temperature
Dracaena sanderiana 'Gold' prefers temperatures between 18°C and 26°C, which align well with most indoor conditions. It does not tolerate temperatures below 15°C, so avoid placing it near cold drafts or in unheated rooms during the winter. Keep it away from radiators or air conditioning units to prevent temperature fluctuations.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
