Lucky Bamboo: Know the meaning behind its number of stalks.

This Boujee will give you everything may it be good fortune, happiness or prosperity and in return it will just settle for a glass of water. It being very very low maintenance plant is the reason of its popularity in the hood for the good.

According to Chinese traditions, the significance of lucky bamboo is tied to how many stalks you have. There are different meanings associated with various lucky bamboo arrangements.

2 Stalks: 2 is a lucky number as per Chinese beliefs. They say that all the good things in life come in pairs. This 2 stalks of lucky bamboo are generally presented to lovers or as a wedding gift for newly-wed couples. So, from a broader perspective, 2 represents love

3 Stalks: It is said that that 3 represents happiness. A bamboo plant with 3 stalks is a wish for a new beginning. So, if you are looking for a Happy Birthday gift or a New Year gift, you can settle for this 3 stalks arrangement of the bamboo plant.

5 Stalks: There are five elements of Nature – air, water, earth, fire, and wood. Similary these stalks represents happiness, prosperity, health, wealth and well being. So if you want to ace the world 5 stalks are for you Señor/Señora.

6 Stalks: Like 5 stalks manifest balance in life similarly 6 stalks represents good luck and wealth. So in broad sense we can say that it attracts success in business or professional ventures.

7 Stalks: 7 is always considered to be a lucky number. There are 7 colours in a rainbow and 7 days in a week! The placement of 7 stalks of bamboo can bring more love and romance to your relationship and it also summons good health.

9 Stalks: This number 9 is called the “God’s number” as per the Indian Numerological beliefs. For bringing good fortune in every arena of your life, a 9-stalk lucky bamboo can play a key role.

Other important numbers of Stalks and their Meanings:

• 21 Stalks: This represents harmony and success in the department of health, wealth, happiness, relationships, prosperity, and fortune.
• 88 Stalks: The 88 Stalks of bamboo signify the doubling of joy.
• 99 Stalks: This represents “doubling a long time” in relationships.
• 289 Stalks: By bringing 289 stalks, you would find luck or good fortune come your way easily.
• 888 Stalks: If you wish to be “three times wealthier”, bring these 888 stalks of bamboo.

You are all good to buy or gift lucky bamboo plant for you or for your pals *but* never ever gift someone "four stalks" as in chinese culture the word "four" is close to the word "death", so a gift of four bamboo stalks would be considred very rude as if you had wished death on the recipient.

Enough witchcraft for the day. Wishing fortune of 999 stalks for yall. Eat healthy and stay strong. Signing out- Anmol Rajput.