Bamboo tree of happiness. Proper care of Dracaena Sandera at home. Replanting, changing water and substrates

People who are adherents of the philosophy of Feng Shui are confident that indoor bamboo can bring good luck, happiness and prosperity to its owner. This plant was brought to Russia from Asian countries, and since then it has been widely used in the design of hotels, restaurants and offices. In this article you will find a description of bamboo, its photos and tips on growing and caring for it.

Description

Indoor bamboo has only a superficial resemblance to all known plants. Historically, these are completely different species that have nothing in common. So, the representative of the flora that will be discussed in this article is It is also called Dracaena Sandera. This evergreen plant is exotic and can fit into the interior of any room. Its appearance is quite interesting: on the top of green or yellowish bare stems there are bright leaves. It does not reach a length of 40 meters, like tropical bamboo. However, with good care it can grow up to two meters. The main secret to caring for indoor bamboo is to grow the plant in conditions that closely resemble its natural environment.

Growing methods

As already mentioned, indoor bamboo is unpretentious. This means that many popular methods of growing ornamental plants are also suitable for it. What are these methods?

Growing by seeds

Indoor bamboo is propagated using seeds or cuttings. The first is suitable for spring planting. It is produced in March, since it is in this month that distillation under natural conditions begins. To do this, the seeds must be soaked in water and wait until they germinate completely. Then they are planted in the ground. The proportions are as follows: half of the whole is earth, another ¼ of the mixture is occupied by sand and drainage. After the seeds are placed in the soil, they are covered with film and thus create a greenhouse effect.

Propagation by cuttings

There is another way to grow a bamboo indoor plant. First of all, it is necessary to pinch off a shoot from an adult plant and place it in water for three to four weeks. After this time, it will take root, that is, it will be possible to plant it in hydrogel, soil or water.

Of course, there are still ways to propagate bamboo. For example, suckers or apical shoots. However, they are considered the most complex and are used only in extreme cases.

Trimming indoor bamboo

Home care involves timely implementation of a number of activities. These include pruning stems and shoots, which must be done annually. To do this, you should use special ones or, in extreme cases, pruners for indoor flowers.

The shoots that have been cut can be used as cuttings to propagate bamboo. They are simply placed in water and wait for the roots to appear. To prevent the shoots from rotting in water, the sections should be lubricated with liquid wax. Pruning also helps speed up the formation of new shoots. To do this, you can cut off part of the trunk, after which leaves will grow on the sides.

Lighting

A popular plant is indoor bamboo. How to care for it? It is necessary to ensure that the lighting in the place where it is grown is diffused and that direct sunlight does not fall on the plant. You can create such lighting by using a light, light-transmitting curtain on the windowsill. It is better to place bamboo on the western or eastern side. According to Feng Shui, it is best to place the plant in the southeast of the room. This will allow him to fully demonstrate his magical properties. If the lighting is not chosen correctly, the plant may lose its leaves, resulting in its growth slowing down.

Temperature

Bamboo is an unpretentious plant and can withstand even high temperatures reaching 30 degrees. However, he feels more comfortable at a value of 18 to 25 degrees to avoid the occurrence of various diseases. It is not recommended to place bamboo near heating radiators, as the air in such places is dry.

Humidity

The plant is able to withstand different environmental conditions. However, you should regularly wipe the leaves from dust with a damp cloth to preserve the beauty of the bamboo. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid high levels of humidity in the room, as this can lead to yellowing of the leaves.

Watering

Indoor bamboo can be grown in three different ways. Depending on which one you choose, the plant will be watered. So, when growing bamboo in water, it is necessary to change it regularly. Every week you should get rid of old water so that the plant develops quickly and harmoniously.

The soil in which bamboo grows should always be moist, as drying out can lead to plant diseases. At the same time, the liquid should not be allowed to stagnate in the soil, as in this case mold may appear, which will not benefit the evergreen plant. Summer watering should be plentiful, but in winter and autumn it should be reduced to avoid yellowing and dying of leaves.

Top dressing

Many people who grow this exotic plant wonder why indoor bamboo turns yellow. The most common cause of this problem is lack of fertilizer. The acquisition of an unhealthy yellow hue by the stem may be accompanied by the death of leaves. Therefore, it is necessary to fertilize on time. If bamboo is grown in water, then it is renewed every 2-3 months. You should use mineral fertilizer that is intended for dracaena. Fertilizers are applied in approximately the same way if bamboo grows in the soil. In this case, they are simply combined with water intended for irrigation.

Bamboo is a houseplant, caring for which involves a number of activities. To summarize all of the above, we can list several principles for caring for it.

Water abundantly in the summer and reduce it in the winter.
Fertilize with fertilizer for dracaenas once every two to three months.
Monitor the temperature in the room. If the plant gets too hot, its leaves will turn yellow.
Water only with settled water. Its temperature should be 18-20 degrees.
Do not place bamboo on the windowsill on the side that receives direct sunlight.
To avoid yellowing leaves, protect the plant from cold air and drafts.

Thus, caring for indoor bamboo is not difficult, the main thing is to do it correctly.

How to twist the “bamboo of happiness”

Indoor bamboo, the photo of which is presented in this article, has become widespread in interior design for its stem. The fact is that there are no leaves on it, and it can be bent, creating unusual shapes and even displays from the plant. Simply put, the bamboo is “twisted.” How to do it yourself?

To twist a plant, you need to place its stem in a plastic tube and leave it there for some time, but not less than a week. The tube can be bent in different ways, and after a long time spent in it, the stem will take its shape and subsequently will not change it. Of course, the phone will need to be picked up after a while.
If the stems are young, that is, not yet woody, you can simply bend them the way you want and secure them with wire. After a few weeks, the fasteners are removed, and the stem takes on the desired shape.

It is important to remember that bamboo grows in height. To give it a beautiful shape, you need to artificially twist it.

Feng Shui meaning

Many people grow bamboo indoors. This plant has a certain meaning according to the teachings of Feng Shui. It all depends on how many stems are used in the composition. Three stems will bring joy, 5 - financial well-being, 7 - longevity, 20 - love and happiness in family life, 21 - success in all areas. However, you should not create compositions using 4 stems, as this number is unfavorable.

To enhance the magical properties of bamboo, you can tie the plant with red or gold ribbons, place decorative stones on the ground, and also “plant” a figurine of an elephant, dog, frog or panda on it.

Dracaena Sanderiana is called the bamboo of happiness in everyday life. This species differs from its “relatives” in that it is similar in appearance to bamboo, and not to a palm tree, like the others. However, this is only a superficial resemblance.

Sanderiana is widely used as a houseplant and as a decorative element. Shoots of the flower are very often sold in flower shops under the name Lucky Bamboo - in the photo (sometimes sellers don’t even know its real name).

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the shoots of this plant can bring happiness and health to the house. According to Chinese tradition, placing a composition of green shoots of Sandera at the entrance to the house is a sign of respect for the guest. In addition, the Chinese consider it the most ideal gift for any occasion, and here we can agree, because such a wonderful plant will appeal to any person. Growing dracaena at home does not require much effort, and its ability to grow both in water and in soil allows you to create unusually beautiful and original compositions.

Features of the flower

The main feature of this plant is that it can grow simply in water. It doesn’t have to be planted in the ground; you can put it in a container with water and don’t forget to add some minerals to it, because without them the leaves of the flower will simply turn yellow. The plant can be found on sale in almost every flower shop, even where there are no indoor flowers. The formation of a shoot in the form of a spiral has become widespread.

Some gardeners who encounter this crop for the first time may become disappointed in it after a while. Why does this happen: after planting the stem, shoots begin to grow. And after some time, that small stick that you stuck in the ground becomes simply invisible behind the young shoots. To prevent this from happening, you need to regularly remove growing shoots.

How to care for Dracaena Sandera

Sanderiana is an unpretentious plant: it feels very good in bright and ventilated rooms, prefers diffused light, and direct sunlight can burn the leaves.

For a flower, water is an important aspect of life. In hot and warm months, the flower should be watered abundantly, and in winter, watering should be moderate. If the flower is in water, then it is important to change it once every 2 weeks. We must not forget about fertilizers. The water in which the shoot grows must be distilled or, in extreme cases, filtered. If these care features are not followed, the leaves will quickly begin to turn yellow.

Still green shoots feel very good in a flower mixture of soil and sand. By growing them in regular soil, you can get better growth results for the leaves and the plant itself. The soil should be loose, acidity pH 6.5. It is contraindicated to overwater the plant when watering, as the roots and trunk may begin to rot. To accurately predict the watering, keep an eye on the top layer of soil; when it dries, then you can start watering little by little.

A curved leafless trunk like the one in the photo of a plant is obtained artificially - a young growing shoot is placed in a curved tube to give the shoot the appropriate configuration. The curved shoot, freed from the tube, retains its spiral shape, but in the process of growth it produces new shoots, becomes overgrown with leaves and subsequently grows like an ordinary upright Sanderiana.

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Any of us will be very pleased to receive as a gift a plant with such an unusual name as “bamboo of happiness,” which hides a little secret. There are many myths and legends around this indoor plant, and its very name is misleading. After all, the bamboo of happiness has nothing in common with real bamboo! This beloved ornamental plant belongs to the Dracaena family. More precisely, the bamboo of happiness is Dracaena Sanderiana.

The Chinese designation for "bamboo of happiness" "Fu Gwey Zhu" is interpreted as follows:

This type of dracaena has been considered a symbol of happiness, health and success in Asia for many hundreds of years. The Chinese give it for any occasion: weddings, birthdays, New Years, etc. Thus, according to the teachings of Feng Shui, 3 stems of Dracaena Sander bring happiness, 5 attract energy and wealth, 7 health, 8 happiness and a cheerful mood, and a composition of 20 stems is called the “tower of love.”

But in the Middle Ages, real bamboo was given as a gift on the occasion of holidays. Such a gift, unfortunately, did not please for long, since real bamboo is not a houseplant and dies very quickly in a vase. About 100-150 years ago, Dracaena Sandera, supposedly native to South America or Africa, began to be used for these purposes. This plant is very similar in appearance to bamboo, but it is less demanding to care for and can last for months and sometimes years in a vase.

The name "Dracaena Sanderiana" consists of the botanical designation of dracaena (dragon tree) and the name of the famous plant collector, the "King of Orchids" Frederik Sander (1847-1920). The experienced gardener owned 60 greenhouses, where he and his employees grew over 2 million plants. Selling noble flowers, Frederick Sander, who at that time lived and worked in England, became a famous orchid dealer. In those days, such people were called “plant hunters.” On their travels they had incredible adventures and often paid with their lives for their hunt for plants. Frederik Sander could be called the "nerdy Indiana Jones." In his search for noble plants, Sander (or one of his employees) discovered and also classified our lucky bamboo, or Sander's dracaena.

This evergreen plant has green, oval-lanceolate leaves up to 20 cm long and up to 3 cm wide, with white-yellow and silver-gray stripes. An adult plant reaches a height of up to 2 m. Over time, the slender trunk becomes bare, which gives the plant a majestic appearance.

The unusual spiral-shaped stem of Dracaena Sander is obtained thanks to one-sided lighting. The stems bend towards the light, the direction of which periodically changes. Sometimes the stems are twisted with wire. The formation of one ring takes up to a year. Both of these methods at first glance are not at all difficult, but they require truly enormous patience.

Reproduction of bamboo of happiness

One of the greatest mysteries of the bamboo of happiness is its propagation. To this day, it is still unknown exactly how this plant reproduces in a “natural” way.

Despite this, there are still several methods of breeding our pet. One of them is the division method. We cut the stem into several parts. In this case, the following rules must be observed: the cuts must be covered with soft wax. Do not use hot wax, which can burn the plant. The wax prevents the stem from drying out.

The cuttings are then placed in a glass of water to take root. After just a few weeks (or better yet, after a few months), we can easily transplant the cuttings and shoots into another substrate.

You can also process the ends of the cut stem on both sides, as shown in the figure: remove half the layer of wax (Fig. b).

Place the cutting horizontally in a flat bowl (c), the cut points must be constantly filled with water. But be careful with watering: the buds should be dry and not lying in water. As soon as the roots appear, the plant can be transplanted into the substrate. The bamboos of happiness are not demanding; inexpensive soil for flowers will be enough.

And finally, the easiest way is to cut the top cuttings and then root them in water or moist soil.

Bamboo of happiness in water

Gardeners and sellers advise growing happiness bamboo in water. Some recommend changing the water weekly. But this is optional.

If the water is of good quality, it will be enough to simply add fresh, clean water. Rainwater at room temperature is best because tap water can contain high concentrations of chlorine and well water can be contaminated with nitrates. If it is not possible to use rainwater, it is recommended to let tap water sit for at least 24 hours, reducing the concentration of harmful substances. To eliminate the unpleasant odor in the water that may appear after some time, add a little charcoal, which has excellent antibacterial properties.

To decorate the glass container in which your bamboo of happiness is placed, you can add colorful pebbles or pebbles, after washing them in hot water to avoid infections.

Growing happiness bamboo in the ground

Happiness bamboo can be planted in soil using any flower soil. Despite the fact that the plant feels great in water, it does not like stagnant moisture; the roots rot quite quickly. Various sources report that it is better to plant our Dracaena Sandera or lucky bamboo in clay pots rather than plastic ones, as they have a good ability to evaporate excess water. There is an opinion that happiness bamboo feels better in a pot without a hole for water drainage, since the substrate will be wet all the time. But that's not true. Sooner or later, mold may form and affect the plant: it will turn yellow or the roots will begin to rot, causing the bamboo to dry out. Therefore, it is better to use pots with a hole to drain water.

Growing Dracaena Sander indoors is not at all difficult. It requires enough light, while avoiding direct sunlight, and abundant watering as the soil dries out.

Why does the plant turn yellow?

It often happens that over time the stem of Dracaena Sandera turns yellow and then rots. Perhaps the plant is affected by an unknown disease, bacteria or mold. If you find a yellow spot, you need to act immediately, otherwise the whole plant will turn yellow very quickly.

Today there is only one effective method - amputation (cutting off the diseased section of the stem). After this, the cut area should be allowed to dry for several hours, and then disinfected with charcoal powder and covered with soft wax.

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Bamboo of happiness

This evergreen plant with straight tall stems and narrow long leaves is called.

Its real name is Draceana canderiana and it has nothing to do with bamboo, except for some external similarities.

The lucky bamboo is smaller in size and its stems are green and not as woody as those of real bamboo. It received its popular name thanks to the light hand of the British.

In China, this plant has been considered a symbol of prosperity for more than 4,000 years. Bamboo of happiness used in the practice of Feng Shui, where the world is the interaction of five elements or elements - water, fire, earth, wood and metal. With its green color and vertical shape, the lucky bamboo undoubtedly belongs to the element tree. Tree means growth, and according to feng shui, it increases wealth, luck and all the positive things you can imagine. Wherever you place this indoor plant, it will attract positive chi energy.

How to Make the Most of the Happiness Bamboo

Three stems attract happiness.
Five stems attract wealth.
Seven stems bring good health.
Twenty-one stems create prosperity and well-being.

Its popular name is Lucky bamboo - the British gave bamboo happiness

Sometimes the lucky bamboo is tied with a red or gold ribbon to enhance the positive effect of this lucky talisman. If you want the lucky bamboo to bring you the greatest benefit, place it in a pot with an image of an animal that brings good luck. It could be a dragon, elephant, panda or frog. You can also hang various good luck talismans on the magical plant.

Lucky bamboo in a flower pot with an auspicious symbol is very good feng shui

Lucky bamboo in a turtle-shaped flower pot is very good feng shui!

How to care for the bamboo of happiness?

Happiness bamboo can be kept in a glass of water

Caring for the happiness bamboo is very easy, as this indoor plant does not require special care. You can simply place it in a glass of water. Just make sure that the water is always fresh, adding a little mineral fertilizer to it from time to time.

Lucky Bamboo loves sunlight, but not direct sunlight. Also, he should wipe the leaves. The bamboo of happiness can be planted either in a pot with soil or in a glass vessel filled with colored granules. Also, yours will turn greener in distilled and spring water.

The bamboo of happiness is very unpretentious

They say that the bamboo of happiness blooms very rarely. But if it blooms, then white flowers with a sweet aroma grow and bloom. The bamboo of happiness will last you a long time. Considering that the plant is unpretentious, it can also be placed at work, in the office.

Well, isn't this an amazing plant?

Dracaena Sandera looks very much like real indoor bamboo, which is why it is popularly called the “bamboo of happiness.” However, apart from external similarities, the plants have nothing in common. Amazing sticks with a bunch of green leaves on the top are considered a symbol of good luck; according to Feng Shui, they bring happiness and prosperity to the home of their owners. Dracaena Sander is used to create compositions, giving the shoots a variety of shapes, and is also grown as an independent plant at home in the ground or in water.

Unpretentious dracaena with a “bamboo” appearance

Under natural conditions, the plant grows in equatorial Africa, in particular, it is found in Cameroon. This is a perennial herbaceous plant, according to the botanical classification, belonging to the Asparagus family.

This type of dracaena received its name in honor of the famous English botanist, gardener and plant taxonomist Henry Frederick Conrad Sander.

The stem of dracaena is fleshy, in contrast to the hollow shoot of bamboo, colored green, and its shade does not change with the growth of the plant, which is a characteristic feature of this species. The shoots grow up to 1 m in height. Constrictions are noticeable on them, which, in fact, are dormant buds. The leaf blades, which are 15–25 cm long, are colored gray-green.

In indoor conditions, happiness bamboo is very unpretentious and requires minimal care, therefore it is highly valued as an ornamental plant decorating office premises. But dracaena can also add zest to a home interior, since florists use shoots to create amazing compositions in the form of pyramids, braids, etc. The plant is also shaped into a spiral, which gives the plant an extravagant appearance.

Lucky Bamboo and other types of Dracaena Sander

Dracaena Sander is often found on sale under the name Lucky Bamboo, which means “lucky bamboo”, the shoots of which are either straight or twisted in a spiral. The latter form is achieved artificially. The technology is quite simple. The young sprout is placed in a special curved tube and when it grows to the required size, it is released from “imprisonment.” The trunk retains a spiral shape for some time, and then stretches out, becomes overgrown with leaves and looks like an ordinary dracaena.

Breeders have developed several spectacular varieties of Dracaena Sander. Among them we can highlight

White Stripe Victory with white stripes on light green leaves;
White Stripe Gold with a yellowish border and white stripes along the entire length of the leaf.

Varieties and forms of Dracaena Sander in the photo

In the natural environment, the shoots of Dracaena Sander grow without bending
The bend in the form of a spiral is obtained artificially. A characteristic feature of the White Stripe Gold variety is a yellow border along the edge of the leaf. Pyramids can be formed from several shoots tied together. The shoots of Dracaena Sander are quite flexible, so they can be used to form fantasy compositions
The White Stripe Victory variety has white stripes along the entire length of the leaf.

Video: bamboo of happiness, bringing prosperity to the home

Lighting, humidity and other conditions required by Dracaena Sander - table

Features of planting and replanting pseudobamboo at home

You can grow Dracaena Sander both in water and in a container with substrate. Regardless of the cultivation method, luck bamboo should be replanted annually, and a plant growing in a humid environment can be replanted even more often, as needed.

Transplantation into the ground

When growing lucky bamboo in a substrate, it is very important to create a thick layer of drainage, the thickness of which should be approximately two-thirds of the pot. For this purpose, you can use small pebbles or other rounded stones, as well as coarse sand. When growing in transparent containers, decorative stones are an excellent option for creating drainage, which will not only remove excess moisture, but also give an aesthetic appearance to the composition.

The substrate is made up of:

1 part peat;
1 part coarse sand;
1/2 part of turf soil.

You can also use ready-made soil mixture for dracaenas to plant happiness bamboo.

The transplant procedure consists of several stages:

Place drainage at the bottom of the pot; the layer should occupy 2/3 of the container.
Remove the dracaena from the old pot, rinse the roots, cut off any damaged, dry or rotten parts.
Place the plant on a drainage layer and lightly cover the roots with stones. Then add the substrate. compact it and water it.
Place it in a semi-shaded place, and after a week move it to a western or eastern window with diffused light.

Growing Dracaena Sander in water

Very often the plant is sold in cones filled with water. There is no need to replant it into the soil immediately after purchase. The plant can grow well in a humid environment for several years, but the replanting procedure must be carried out annually (sometimes even more often), as when grown in a substrate.

Water for growing Dracaena Sander must be filtered. Experienced gardeners also recommend using rainwater or distilled water. During transplantation you must:

Remove the shoot from the container, wash the roots and remove rotten parts. If the root system is not sufficiently developed on the lower part of the stem, several cuts can be made. This technique will stimulate the formation of new roots.
Place rounded pebbles at the bottom of the container.
Install dracaena shoots and press them with stones.
Then pour clean water into the flowerpot. The liquid level should be 1–2 cm above where the roots begin to grow, otherwise the shoot may rot.

An effective way to grow Dracaena Sander is to use hydrogel. For planting, it is best to choose a transparent pot, so the composition will look more impressive. The transplant process is simple:

Fill the hydrogel with water and leave for 4 hours to swell.
Then prepare the plant by removing any rotten parts.
Place it in a flowerpot and fill the voids with swollen hydrogel balls.

The hydrogel does not lose its properties for five years; after this period it must be replaced with a new one.

Nuances of caring for Dracaena Sander

As already mentioned, happiness bamboo is a very unpretentious plant and grows quickly. Because of this feature, the plant requires special feeding and frequent pruning.

Watering and fertilizing

When grown in water or hydroponically, bamboo must be periodically fed with mineral complexes, since due to their lack, the leaves will gradually begin to turn yellow and the plant will wither. To prevent bamboo from losing its attractiveness, it is necessary to add special preparations for dracaenas, produced in liquid form, to the water. In this case, their concentration should be 2 times less than indicated on the packaging.

Pseudobamboos growing in soil also need to be fertilized once a month. The procedure should be carried out during active plant growth from spring to autumn. In winter, feeding will lead to excessive growth, the dracaena will stretch out and look unattractive.

There is no need to water plants grown in water, but the water should be changed once every two weeks. The liquid must be filtered.

Dracaena planted in the ground is watered 2-3 times a week in the summer (as the top layer of the substrate in the pot dries). In winter, the number of moisturizers is reduced to one per week.

Forming a plant in a pot

Indoor bamboo has good growth. In suitable conditions, the shoots begin to quickly lengthen, leaves begin to grow on the top and on the trunk, which is why the plant becomes completely different from real bamboo and looks sloppy.

As it grows, side shoots and leaves on the stem must be trimmed periodically to maintain the appearance of the plant. In addition, if there are many shoots in the composition, then gradually keeping them crowded leads to yellowing and death of the leaves. To prevent this from happening, formative pruning is done. For this:

To create some compositions, for example, original pyramids, on the contrary, you need to stimulate the growth of side shoots. To do this you need:

Another way to stimulate the growth of side shoots is to spray the stem with a growth stimulant, for example, Epin or Zircon.

If the plant has become too elongated, you can replace it with a new specimen by cutting off the top and rooting it in water.

Even at home, you can try to create an interesting plant shape: make a braid or “braid” the stems into a pigtail. To do this, cut the apical cuttings, root them and plant them in the ground. To form a braid, it is enough to plant 3 plants at a distance of 2–3 cm from each other. When the cuttings grow to 7–10 cm, the leaves are cut off from the bottom and the shoots are intertwined. The joints of the stems are wrapped with wire. Then, when the plant grows another 10 cm, the shoots are intertwined in the same way and the braid is secured with wire. After a few months, when the stems become strong, the wire will need to be removed.

In the same way, a composition in the form of a braid is formed. Rooted cuttings are planted in a container at an angle to each other and the junctions are wrapped with wire.

Rest period

Dracaena Sander does not have a rest period as such. But in winter it is best to reduce the temperature to +20 o C and reduce the number of waterings. In this way it will be possible to restrain the stretching of shoots.

Consequences of mistakes made when caring for Dracaena Sander, and what to do to correct the situation - table

Problem	What caused it?	How to fix the situation?
The tips of the leaves dry out	low room temperature; the air is too dry	Move the bamboo to a warmer place and place it away from radiators.
The leaves are curling	cold room	Place the container with Dracaena Sander in a warm place. Please note that the temperature for keeping the bamboo of happiness should not be lower than +20 o C.
Dry spots appear on leaf blades	sunburn	Shade the plant with a curtain or move it to a place with diffused light (on the windowsill of a window facing east or west).
The lower leaf blades turn yellow	natural process	Remove yellowed leaves so that they do not spoil the appearance of the lucky bamboo.

Diseases and pests of indoor happiness bamboo - table

Diseases/pests	How to recognize?	Reason for appearance	How to treat?
Pythium	the roots soften and turn brown; leaves droop, turn yellow and dry out	fungal disease	It is almost impossible to revive. It is best to remove a diseased dracaena.
Fusarium	reddish-yellow spots appear on the leaves; leaf blades die	low temperature; poor lighting	Treat with fungicidal preparations, for example Fitoverm, according to the instructions. Bring conditions of detention in accordance with the recommended ones.
Shield aphid (scale insect)	yellow spots and brown, gray or black shields appear on leaf blades and shoots; the leaves become paler, wither, then dry out completely and fall off	insufficient humidity in the room	Scrape off the bumps. Wipe all parts of the plant with a cotton swab dipped in soap or soap-alcohol solution. Spray the flower with Actellik (according to the instructions).
Mealybug	appears on plants grown in soil; the junction of the leaf blades with the trunk, as well as the leaves themselves, become covered with powdery secretions; leaves curl, become covered with yellowish spots and die	too much watering	Treat the soil and aerial parts of dracaena three times with Intavir or Inta-cm with an interval of 10 days.

Signs of diseases and pests on Dracaena Sander - photo gallery

Dracaena Sander is propagated by apical and lateral cuttings, as well as by stem division.

Bamboo of happiness from apical cuttings

The stages of propagation using cuttings are as follows:

Choose healthy bamboo shoots 10–15 cm long. This is quite easy to determine: it is hard and green in color. Specimens that are yellowed and soft to the touch cannot be used for propagation.
Remove excess leaves from the stems.
Cut off the top.
Place the cutting in a glass of water.
After 2–3 months, roots will form on the cutting and it can be planted in the ground or continued growing in water.
Cuttings taken from side shoots can be rooted in a similar way.

New specimens from stem pieces

The shoot, after the apical and lateral cuttings have been cut from it, can also be used to propagate happiness bamboo. The stem takes root well and begins to grow quickly. To get new plant specimens, you must:

Cut the shoot with a clean knife into pieces approximately 5 cm long, each of which should have two jumpers (dormant buds).
Fill the top cut with wax. It needs to be melted in a water bath, cool slightly and pour over the cut.
After the wax hardens, place the prepared pieces in water.
There is no need to plant cuttings immediately after roots appear on them. Let them develop a good root system and wait for new shoots to appear on a piece of stem. Only after this can Sander’s dracaena be planted in the ground or continue to grow it in water.