Garden Affair : Does Lucky Bamboo actually work

 Lucky Bamboo plant is a popular indoor houseplant that  had became popular after its cultural significance as a good  omen  in the ancient practice of Fengshui had been proven in the world. It became a household plant after it became a name in every household as a plant that bring good fortune .  

                                                                              

How to grow the Lucky Bamboo plant and care 

                                                                                       

It is interesting to note here while it is called Bamboo plant due to its resemblance to Bamboo it is actually not a Bamboo plant instead a variety of Dracaeana Family. It is an easy to Grow indoor plant that requires ample indirect sunlight and can be easily grown in water , sand and any well drained  soil . 

Propagation of Lucky Bamboo plant 

                                                                                 
Lucky Bamboo is an easy to grow plant that requires minimal care and grows well indoor . The Lucky Bamboo cutting can be propagated through stem cuttings . The cuttings obtained from the offshoots grown on the plant can be easily grown in water and also can be grown in well drained soil with the use of rooting hormone . 

                                                                      

Does lucky bamboo actually brings good luck ?                                                                        

According to Chinese culture Fengshui Bamboo stalks can be directly effecting your fate and bring good omen . According to Chinese culture Fengshui number of stalks grown of Lucky Bamboo plant have their own significance and there quantity individually  symbolizes the   positivity and prosperity in our life. 

Although this plant is not directly related to bringing  good fortune in life the placement of plant according to Fengshui and Vaastu shastra has mentioned its significance in bringing positive energy and happiness in home when placed  in the south east direction of House. 

My personal experience of Growing Lucky Bamboo 

I had planted set of six stalks of Lucky bamboo about five years back in a small jar which was kept in a living room with indirect sunlight . It grew within a year with offshoots growing on three of the stalks which I trimmed and used for propagation. While what positive effect it brought into my life is still unascertainable it is definitely a great indoor plant that can be grown to add greenery  to your room .  

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Garden Affair : Terrarium

                      Terrarium is a  glass container either sealed or open  where plants are grown inside a glass container and kept indoors for decoration purposes. 

                                                

How to start with making a terrarium :

               . Firstly we have to choose a container according to your will and requirement of making  a terrarium.    It could be anything like a round fish glass container , an old fashioned glass container .                                               

                                                     A round glass container for terrarium

, Now we have to gather material like sedimentary rocks, charcoal and brick stones which will be placed at the bottom of glass container as a base for terrarium. This will help in maintaining moisture in container.  

                            

Next step will be spreading river sand as a next layer over the sedimentary rocks which will help in excess drainage of water .                                                                                                                             

And the final layer of potting soil which will be used for growing plants.                                       

Now plants selection depends on the size of your container and also depends where are you planning to keep the terrarium, for instance a place which receives sunlight or place of shade.                            

I  have chosen  a set of plants like Aralia, nerve plant, baby's breath plant. 

Now Add the decorative figurines according to theme of your terrarium. I have used Lord Ganesha statue and some bird figurines and here is the final glimpse of my Lord Ganesha terrarium. 

                             Lord Ganesha writing holy books by the river side in  a forest. 

Maintenance of Terrarium :                                                                                                   

Terrarium should be watered carefully with light pressure  of water and plants used should be pruned periodically depending upon the requirement.                                                                          

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