Lucky Bamboo – Feng Shui Arrangement, 1 to 21 Stalks

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) isn't bamboo at all — it's a resilient tropical that grows in nothing but water, which is why it has become one of the most gifted plants in the world. In Feng Shui the meaning lives in the number of stalks, so choose the count that matches the wish you're sending.

What the number of stalks means

• 1 stalk — a strong, focused life and the power of a singular purpose. A thoughtful small gift, or an add-on to any plant order.
• 2 stalks — love and partnership. The most popular choice for couples, and a genuinely lovely alternative to flowers.
• 3 stalks — happiness, longevity and wealth all at once. The classic housewarming and new-business gift.
• 5 stalks — the five elements: wood, water, earth, fire and metal. Balance and all-round good fortune.
• 6 stalks — prosperity and advancement, good things multiplying. For a new job, a promotion, a launch.
• 7 stalks — good health and harmony, balancing the flow of chi. A favourite for studios and calm spaces.
• 8 stalks — the luckiest number of all: continuous growth and abundance that compounds. For grand openings.
• 21 stalks — seven multiplied by three, the most powerful wish you can send. A genuine centrepiece.

Why there is no four-stalk arrangement: in Chinese, the word for four sounds almost identical to the word for death, so four stalks is traditionally avoided as a gift — which is why you won't find one here.

Care

Light: Low to bright indirect light
Water: Hydroponic — keep the roots covered and refresh every 2 weeks
Pet-friendly: No

What's included

1 to 8 stalks ship as an arranged bundle, plant only. The 21-stalk arrangement ships in a 5×5" glass vase.