Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Western Africa
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Lucky Bamboo
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
Lucky Bamboo
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
lucky bamboo
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
felix bamboo
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Dracaena
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple
Care of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.