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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, White bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diabetes, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Dracaena
  
Nymphaea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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.