Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Not Available
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, 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
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Enkianthus
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Enkianthus
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Enkianthus
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Enkianthus
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Enkianthus
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Enkianthus
In Latin
felix bamboo
Enkianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Enkianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.