Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Aquatics, Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Western Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
White, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
White, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
White, Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
White, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Found
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
  
DRACAENA sanderiana
  
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
  
Lucky Bamboo
  
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
  
Lucky Bamboo
  
In German
Bermuda Gras
  
Lucky Bamboo
  
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
Lucky Bamboo
  
In Spanish
Grama
  
bambú de la suerte
  
In Greek
Αγριάδα
  
τυχερός μπαμπού
  
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
  
bambu da sorte
  
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
  
lucky bamboo
  
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
  
felix bamboo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Cynodon Rich
  
Dracaena
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Chlorideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Nolinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass 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.