Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Vines
Origin
Western Africa
United States, Mexico
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Boston Ivy
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Boston Ivy
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Boston Ivy
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Boston Ivy
In Latin
felix bamboo
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Vitales
Family
Agavaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Parthenocissus
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 Boston Ivy
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.