Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Obovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, 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
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, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
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
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Japanese Barberry
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
felix bamboo
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Agavaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.