Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Lucky Bamboo
In German
broomsedge Gras
Lucky Bamboo
In French
broomsedge herbe
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Genus
Andropogon
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge 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.