Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Western Africa
Mediterranean
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Artichoke
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Artichoke
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Artischocke
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Artichaut
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Alcachofa
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Alcachofra
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Karczoch
In Latin
felix bamboo
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.