Despite its name, lucky bamboo (Draceana sanderiana) is actually a member of the asparagus family and not a true bamboo. It is a tropical plant grown indoors in the United States.

Lucky bamboo does not require much fertilizer. A tropical plant fertilizer at a 1/4 to 1/10th dilution will suffice. For water-grown plants, fertilize one ever 1 to 2 months or longer. Too much fertilizer will cause the plant stems to turn yellow from the bottom up.

Note that lucky bamboo is susceptible to salt damage, so it is best to use distilled or rain water when growing this plant.

See also "How can I save my lucky bamboo plant that is yellowing?".

Courtesy of the NYBG Plant Information Service