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
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
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 Requirements
Plant grows in water
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lucky Bamboo and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.