Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Western Africa
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
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
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Cats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Lucky Bamboo
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
Lucky Bamboo
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
lucky bamboo
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
felix bamboo
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Theales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Dracaena
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.