Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Western Africa
Types
Not Available
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Algae growing in water and on container, Brown stalks, Leaves with brown tip, Stalks yellow from bottom up, White sticky substance on stalks, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Aaron Caladium
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Aaron Caladium
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
felix bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
