Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Western Africa
China, Japan
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs watering once a week, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Bānsa
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Bambus
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Bambou
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Bambú
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
bambu
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Bambus
In Latin
felix bamboo
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.