Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Western Africa
Eastern Africa
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Plant grows in 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Blue Lotus
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Blue Lotus
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Blue Lotus
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Blue Lotus
In Latin
felix bamboo
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Agavaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.