Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Western Africa
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Islands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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, Salt
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Enkianthus
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Enkianthus
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Enkianthus
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Enkianthus
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Enkianthus
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Enkianthus
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Enkianthus
felix bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Enkianthus and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus 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.