Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Africa
Mediterranean
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Lavender
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Lavender
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Lavendel
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Lavande
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Lavanda
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Lavanda
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Lawenda
In Latin
felix bamboo
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Agavaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lavender
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Lavender Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Lavender are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lavender
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.