12 inch live lucky bamboo 5 stalk with spiral arrangement - live indoor plant for home decor, arts & crafts, zen garden and feng shui nw wholesaler lucky bamboo, the common name for dracaena braunii, is a native african species that is grown most prominently in china and taiwan. it has become one of the most popular houseplants because of its natural ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and to adapt to its surroundings. for over 4,000 years, lucky bamboo has been considered a symbol of good fortune in asian cultures. in the ancient art of feng shui, which believes that the balance of earth, water, wood, metal, and fire will bring harmony to our living environments, lucky bamboo is valued as a perfect element of wood, with its tall, vertical shape and slender shaped leaves. lucky bamboo plants have found a warm reception in many homes and businesses, where they are valued for their interesting designs and shapes, as well as for their meanings. keeping with traditional asian beliefs, we design our arrangements with those meanings in mind. meaning of lucky bamboo stalk numbers: one stalk will attract “good luck”; two stalks will attract “love”; three stalks will attract “happiness”; five stalks will attract “wealth”; tiered towers and unique designs will attract “powerful blessings.” ***bamboo is measured by the height of the stalk. leaves may add additional height not measured. all stalks are guaranteed to have at least one leaf, no less than one inch in length.***