Many plants are associated with symbolism, but with lucky bamboo, it's directly in the name. Lucky bamboo has long symbolised good fortune and happiness. Luckiness aside, however, the second part of the plant's name is a bit misleading, as lucky bamboo isn't actually bamboo at all. The houseplant we know by this name is actually Dracaena sanderiana, a tropical water lily native to Central Africa.
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