Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Western Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
-
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs high amount of water
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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Diabelski laska
In Latin
felix bamboo
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Agavaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.