Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Not Available
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Krzew aronii
In Latin
felix bamboo
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.