Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Lucky Bamboo
indische Malve
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
malva india
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Mallow indiana
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
felix bamboo
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.