The lucky bamboo is one of the most popular feng shui items. When planted correctly, it represents all five elements:
Wood: The bamboo stalk itself symbolizes the wood element.
Earth: Instead of regular soil, it grows in rocks or pebbles.
Water: The water used to nourish it represents this element.
Fire: Tying a red ribbon around the bamboo symbolizes fire.
Metal: Often planted in glass pots to symbolize metal; if in a ceramic pot, a coin or metal statue of the laughing Buddha can be added.
As stated earlier, the number of stalks present in a lucky bamboo plant bears importance because it is believed that each additional bamboo stalk brings a specific feng shui energy into your life.