Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Western Africa
Types
Not Available
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Sunken patches
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Japanese Barberry and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry 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.