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Aquarium plants care guide

Lucky Bamboo

Dracaena sanderiana

Emergent plant. Keep roots and lower stem in aquarium water, but keep the leafy top above the surface rather than fully submerged.

LightLow–Medium
CO₂Not required
DifficultyEasy
PlacementEmergent

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.