Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western Africa
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Not Available
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Colchicum
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
colchicum
In German
Lucky Bamboo
colchicum
In French
Lucky Bamboo
colchique
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Colchicum
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Colchicum
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Colchicum
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Colchicum
In Latin
felix bamboo
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.