Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Tree
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
-
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Crapemyrtle
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
felix bamboo
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Agavaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Dracaena
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.