Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Western Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
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
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Black Currant
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Carandas
Lucky Bamboo
In French
karondas
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
karondas
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
karondas
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
karondas
bambu da sorte
In Polish
karondas
lucky bamboo
In Latin
karondas
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Karonda and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Karonda and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Karonda and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Karonda and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Karonda and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.