Some ornamental plants not only decorate the interior, but also attract positive energy, health, and prosperity. One of these green amulets is bamboo. In our latitudes it is increasingly grown as a houseplant. Signs and superstitions about bamboo in the house promise its owner prosperity, wisdom, protection from negativity and inner harmony.
Folk beliefs associated with Dracaena Sandera
- Decorative bamboo improves financial affairs, strengthens immunity and health in general, and helps you focus on achieving your goals.
- Attracts good luck and fulfillment of desires.
- Increases a person's physical and moral strength.
- Brings harmony to the house, protects against dark spirits, gives positive energy and destroys negativity.
- Helps solve difficult problems and find a way out of difficult situations.
- Gives peace of mind, develops a person’s spiritual world.
- Helps young children grow up strong and kind.
- If you tell bamboo about your wish, it will definitely come true, but over time.
- Guarantees professional growth and increased family income.
Description
This houseplant belongs to the grass family. It is common in Asia, Australia and South America. It is distinguished by its accelerated growth rate - in its natural environment, the height of the plant can reach 35 m. It is famous for its high vitality and resistance to adverse external factors. It easily adapts to new climatic conditions and is therefore extremely easy to care for.
Bamboo looks impressive and attractive. It has a strong stem and bright green lanceolate leaves located closer to the top. At home it blooms rarely, but beautifully, with small light inflorescences. The elastic stems of the plant can be twisted into spirals, giving them an original shape.
Bamboo is undemanding to temperature and watering. Prefers shaded places, since in direct sun it can begin to turn yellow and wither.
Can it be kept at home?
There are people who believe that bamboo should not be kept in their home.
And this is completely wrong! Bamboo can not only be kept at home, but it is also necessary, since almost all known signs are exclusively positive.
You just can’t keep this plant near sick people , it can worsen their well-being.
This flower can be used as a gift to friends or loved ones.
Signs and superstitions about indoor bamboo
The plant has very powerful energy and certain magical properties. It is believed that bamboo has a positive effect on a person and his home:
- strengthens willpower and self-discipline;
- increases well-being;
- improves quality of life;
- activates positive energy in the living space;
- helps in achieving goals and fulfilling cherished desires;
- eliminates obstacles and life difficulties;
- restores strength;
- attracts good luck.
This plant is chosen by persistent, successful and purposeful individuals. Bamboo effectively cleanses the energy field of all family members and attracts good luck in various areas.
Each sprout, according to legend, is responsible for a certain period in a person’s life. In addition, bamboo gives its owners the ability to easily adapt to different conditions.
Why do you dream?
People who believe in the significance of dreams have always been interested in what it means to see bamboo in a dream; in many dream books around the world, entire sections are devoted to it. Here are the most famous dream interpretations :
- If a child dreams of this plant, it means he is growing, and growth is not only physical, but also spiritual.
- If you had a dream where a person walks through a bamboo grove and makes his way through dense thickets, then in life he should be more circumspect, careful, not commit rash and spontaneous actions, be guided primarily by reason, and not by feelings.
- A dream where a person has various objects made from bamboo - interesting entertainment will await him in the near future.
- If you dreamed of bamboo, this means meeting with friends, possibly a romantic date.
- A dream where a person sees bamboo can be interpreted as a symbol of trouble. Problems in the family are possible.
- If you break bamboo stems in a dream, then in the future a person will have enough strength to cope with all his problems.
- If you dreamed that a person had bamboo ski poles in his hands, this means nostalgia, memories that will be carried back to childhood.
- For a woman to dream that she is lost in a bamboo grove in the fall - to an imminent nervous breakdown, in the winter - to avoid problems, in the spring - to getting confused in her affairs, and in the summer - to threats from the outside.
- For a man, seeing bamboo in the fall means that you need to take more care of your health, in winter - an interesting incident, in spring - small intrigues, and in summer - gossip.
If you dreamed of bamboo on the eve of the end of a business in which a lot of effort was invested, then it will definitely end in success.
Contraindications
Bamboo extract and preparations based on leaves or shoots should not be prescribed:
- pregnant and lactating women;
- people with blood diseases;
- with internal bleeding;
- children under 12 years old;
- in case of individual intolerance to the components.
In addition, you should always remember the origin of the purchased drugs. Medicines from unknown manufacturers can cause unpredictable reactions in the body and do more harm than good.
What does the number of stems mean?
The number of stems is an important factor for anyone looking to purchase live bamboo.
- The two stems symbolize the happiness of the family.
- Three stems attract happiness.
- Four stems are best avoided as 4 is the number of death.
- Five stems carry wealth.
- Seven stems will bring health.
- Eight stems - active growth in all areas of life.
- Nine stems - good luck and success in everything.
- Twenty-one stems will have a positive effect on everything that happens in life.
Fifth Element
An ancient Chinese sign says that in order to achieve harmony and agreement with the outside world, when arranging bamboo in the house, you need to use 5 such elements:
- The tree that is bamboo itself.
- Water used for irrigation.
- The earth is the container in which the plant lives. Often, a vessel for growing bamboo is chosen in the shape of a symbolic animal (turtle, dragon) or the composition is complemented with amulets, for example, a three-legged toad.
- Fire - scarlet ribbons with which you need to tie the stems of the plant into bunches.
- Metal - talisman coins that are dipped into a container or tied to ribbons.
Feng Shui meaning
From a Feng Shui point of view, this plant also has positive properties. He is a talisman of well-being and a protector from negative emotions and evil spirits. According to teaching, it means rapid growth, calm and serenity. It brings prosperity and success in all endeavors, helps to overcome difficulties, stay on the intended path, and win in everything.
Even in Ancient China, they noticed what positive power this plant has, and how it endows its owners with luck, prosperity and good health. Therefore, it received the name “lucky bamboo” , and to this day the traditions of keeping it in the house remain unchanged.
Helpful information
In cosmetology
In cosmetology, a substance with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties is used to care for tired skin prone to the formation of fine wrinkles. Based on the extract from the core of the trunk, creams, masks, scrubs, hair care products, anti-cellulite and anti-aging cosmetic complexes are made. To strengthen the formula, mulberry bark, camellia or lingonberry extract are added to cosmetics. The components of the plant are an important ingredient in foot and leg care creams.
A bamboo broom and massage sticks are an indispensable attribute for a cleansing and healing massage in a Turkish bath. The cleansing procedure in a Turkish steam room is often combined with aromatherapy, for which white jasmine extract, bergamot or juniper oil are used.
Where is the best place to place Dracaena Sander in the house?
It is generally accepted that placing a plant in a specific place affects certain areas of life. For example, if you place bamboo:
- in the east of the apartment, in the so-called “Family Zone”, it will have a positive effect on family relationships;
- in the south - it will bring glory and honor to the owner;
- in the north it will help you rise in your career;
- in the West - to improve the physical health and intelligence of children;
- in the southeast - will bring wealth;
- in the northwest - will open up more opportunities for business trips.
If you place it in the center of the house, the physical and spiritual health of the whole family will be strengthened. You can place it next to the children’s room, and then they will grow and develop faster. And if you put it on your desktop, then everything will go faster and tasks will be solved much easier.
We looked at the signs and superstitions associated with indoor bamboo. It can be noted that most beliefs are positive and bring only light in people's lives. It is believed that one must listen to the advice of ancestors, who, with special prudence, observed and accumulated knowledge for many years, which they subsequently passed on to us.
Whether to buy this plant for yourself or not is everyone’s business, but if it does appear in the house, it will be a wonderful talisman that will serve perfectly for many years.
Necessary microclimate
Indoor bamboo is unpretentious to grow and does not require special care. It is important to provide the flower with the necessary microclimate, and then, under the right conditions, it will grow quickly. The following factors should be considered:
- Air temperature . The suitable temperature range for growing is +18…+35ºC.
- Indoor lighting . This houseplant loves partial shade. Shoots and leaves are sensitive to sunlight: when exposed to direct light, they turn yellow and dry out.
- Humidity . Moist air is not of great importance for decorative bamboo, but regular wiping of dust from the leaves or a warm water shower is necessary. In addition, it is forbidden to place a pot with a plant near heating devices, because the air there is too dry.
- Soil and soil . The flower is best suited for special soil for dracaena plants, which is sold in flower shops. You can use a mixture of earth and sand in a 1:1 ratio. To prevent the formation of mold and rotting of roots, it is necessary to lay drainage made of stones or expanded clay at the bottom of the pot.
- Watering . If home bamboo is planted in the ground, it needs abundant, timely watering, especially in the hot season. In the cold season, water the flower once a week; it is important not to let the mail dry out. Watering with too hard tap water is harmful to the plant due to chlorine. It is better to use rain or settled melt water. If bamboo is growing in a container of water, change it every 2 weeks.
- Fertilizer and top dressing . Bamboo planted in the ground must be fed promptly in the spring and summer. Mineral-organic fertilizers are suitable for this. You should alternate between foliar and root feeding. If the plant grows in water, feed it once a month with a special liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus.
- Pot. The container in which the plant is planted must be spacious, since the root system of indoor bamboo grows quickly.
Varieties
In addition to Dracaena Sander, there are several dozen other types of indoor bamboo. The most popular varieties of this home flower are:
- Variegated, or Variegated. It is distinguished by an unusual pale green color of leaves with white splashes. The yellow-green stem is also covered with white spots. The flower reaches a height of 1 m, the crown often dies and changes.
- Kumasaza. Plants of this species have a zigzag-shaped flattened stem and resemble a dwarf bush in appearance.
- Muriel. A large type of flower, reaches a height of 2.5 m. Suitable for growing in the garden. Easily takes the desired shape.
- Brilliant. Plants of this species have purple stems and reach a height of 3 m.
- Bluish. A dwarf species, grows up to 50 cm, has variegated colors.
- Multilayer. Grows up to 4 m, suitable for growing in the garden or in rooms with high ceilings.
When purchasing home plants of these species, it is necessary to study the information about them in detail in order to provide suitable conditions and care.
Interesting Facts
Decorative bamboo was first developed in China in the 19th century. The second name of the plant is “bamboo of happiness”; it is often found on labels in flower shops. The flower is able to reduce intoxication from harmful substances due to its bactericidal properties.
The greenery and trunk of the plant are often susceptible to diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the flower and take timely measures to eliminate problem areas and pests.
It is better to propagate the plant in spring, when young shoots are strongest. At home, propagation can be carried out in the following ways: cuttings and separation of shoots.
Young shoots need to be replanted once a year, adult plants - once every 2-3 years. In addition, long side shoots and outer dry reeds should be pruned annually. The soil in the pot should be loosened frequently: this helps enrich the roots with oxygen.
