Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
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
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Bilimbi
In German
Lucky Bamboo
bilimbi
In French
Lucky Bamboo
bilimbi
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
bilimbi
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
bilimbi
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
bilimbi
In Polish
lucky bamboo
bilimbi
In Latin
felix bamboo
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Agavaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.