Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
एमु बुश
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Emu Bush
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Emu Bush
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Emu Bush
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Emu de Bush
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Emu Bush
In Latin
felix bamboo
Emu Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Agavaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.