Dragon's blood
In China, lucky bamboo is an incredibly popular gift for wishing someone good luck. However, the plant has no roots in China. Dracaena’s origin lies in Africa. Lucky bamboo is closely related to the dragon's blood tree, of which various species can be found in Tenerife and Socotra.
This tree derives its name from the red resin that was already used by the Romans and medieval alchemists. According to tradition, it was believed to be the blood of European dragons.
Dracaena sanderiana doesn't contain red blood and is known as a friendly lucky dragon.
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Baby
Here I am! Your very own 'lucky dragon'. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day.
Repotting
I can survive for months in this pot, but eventually I’d like to move to a larger home. Preferably a pot that’s 1 litre or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t drown).
Inside
At home in Cameroon, it is 20 – 25°C all year round. So I am happier indoors all year. I tolerate shade well, but I grow faster next to a sunny window.
Teenager
What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I've doubled in height, you can choose:
You can let me grow as tall as possible or 'share' my luck in 10-centimeter cuttings. Don't worry, my stem is full of sugars, so each cutting can regrow.
If you choose to propagate me through cuttings, I like to have my feet in the water until I develop new roots.
If you let me continue to grow, I can reach a height of up to 150 cm and one day, I'll display my beautiful white flowers.
