Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, 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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
felix bamboo
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Agavaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.