Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Brazil
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Abutilon
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Abutilon
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Abutilon
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Abutilon
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Abutilon
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Abutilon
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Abutilon
In Latin
felix bamboo
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.