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In the flower market, there are a wide variety of flowers and plants. Among them, the most difficult to distinguish are the bamboo-like foliage plants, such as Dracaena sanderiana, Bambusa multiplex cv. Fernleaf and Lucky Bamboo. They have similar forms. How should flower lovers grasp the skills to identify them? The following text will introduce these bamboos to you.
Dracaena sanderiana
In the flower market, Dracaena sanderiana is mostly sold as hydroponic and potted plants. Due to its auspicious name, it can often attract customers to buy. Generally speaking, its stems are upright and thick, the internode distance is short, and the leaves are long and narrow, with bright green color. The common ones you can see are straight bamboo, good luck bamboo, lucky bamboo, curved bamboo, pyramid, bamboo tower, bamboo cage, and feng shui wheel. In fact, they are all Dracaena sanderiana. The difference is that the roots have undergone artificial intervention and weaving to change into different shapes, some are "L"-shaped, some are "V"-shaped, and some are spiral.
Good luck bamboo
As mentioned above, good luck bamboo is derived from Dracaena sanderiana. It is also called straight bamboo by flower stall owners. It is a variety that is obtained by cutting the top of Dracaena sanderiana after it grows to a certain height and then cultivating it to sprout at the top again. It is mostly used for fresh-cut flowers and hydroponic maintenance.
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is a variety of Dracaena sanderiana. Its characteristic is that it is curved. Therefore, some flower stall owners call it curved bamboo. During its growth, Dracaena sanderiana is artificially intervened to be changed into round, S-shaped, etc. Commonly, there are 1 circle, 2 circles, and 3 circles of curves. Generally speaking, the more circles, the more expensive the price. It implies continuous good luck and a change of good fortune, etc. It is mostly maintained by hydroponics in the market. Some will also match colorful stones or decorations at the bottom to increase the ornamental value.
Pyramid
The pyramid is also called smooth sailing and is suitable for being placed on the desk in the office. It is made by cutting the stems of Dracaena sanderiana according to the size, artificially weaving and then cultivating. The shape is like a sail or a pyramid, and the design is very eye-catching.
Bamboo Tower
The bamboo tower is usually used as a hydroponic plant. Its stems are upright and progressive step by step, implying rising steadily. It is made by cutting the stems of Dracaena sanderiana according to the size and then weaving and cultivating. Generally speaking, the higher the number of layers, the more expensive the price. During the Spring Festival, some stall owners will also hang auspicious pendants on the bamboo to increase the ornamental feeling. It is often placed in places such as reception stores and offices.
Bamboo Cage
The bamboo cage is also called feng shui wheel by flower stall owners. Its shape is like a spiral, coiled together like a thousand hands, implying good luck in feng shui. In fact, it is also made of Dracaena sanderiana through bamboo weaving and cultivation, and is mostly maintained by hydroponics.