Lucky Bamboo
Emergent plant. Keep roots and lower stem in aquarium water, but keep the leafy top above the surface rather than fully submerged.
Position and planting
Grow with roots in aquarium water and leaves above the waterline. Do not keep the foliage submerged.
Keep the roots immersed and the leaves above the water. Fully submerged lucky bamboo is not a true aquatic plant.
Emergent plant. Keep roots and lower stem in aquarium water, but keep the leafy top above the surface rather than fully submerged.
Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition
Light: Low–Medium. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.
Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.
Keeping it healthy
Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.