Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pale White
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
CORNUS racemosa
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Gray Dogwood
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Cornus racemosa
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Gray Dogwood
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Cornus racemosa
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Gray Dogwood
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Gray Dogwood
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Gray Dogwood
In Latin
felix bamboo
Gray Dogwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Agavaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Gray Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Gray Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.