Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead flowers
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
felix bamboo
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.