Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
North America, Canada
Western Africa
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
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
Shade areas
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
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Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Hackberry
Lucky Bamboo
In French
micocoulier
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
almez
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
hackberry
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
hackberry
bambu da sorte
In Polish
hackberry
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Hackberry
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Ulmaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Lucky Bamboo season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Hackberry and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.