A Sentimental Gift

Lyzelle Castillo

If you’re looking for a sentimental gift for a loved one, the plant Lucky Bamboo, as depicted above, would be the best choice. Dracaena Sanderiana or commonly referred to as Lucky Bamboo is a flowering plant that symbolizes various good fortunes depending on the number of stalks it contains. For instance, a Lucky Bamboo with two stalks is gifted as an expression of love while three stalks are said to bring happiness, long life, and prosperity. However, a Lucky Bamboo with four stalks is never given as gifts as the word “four” in Chinese language sounds the same as “death,” so four stalks are believed to attract bad luck. Along with its symbolic meanings, the stalks of Lucky Bamboos can also be bent into various shapes making it the perfect gift for significant occasions. The only downside of this meaningful flowering plant is that it is mildly toxic, so they are recommended to be grown in a place where children cannot access them, but other than that, Lucky Bamboos are one of the best gifts to give.