Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forest edges, Mountains
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Lungwort
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Lungenkraut
In French
Lucky Bamboo
pulmonaire
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Lungwort
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Lungwort
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
pulmonária
In Polish
lucky bamboo
płucnik
In Latin
felix bamboo
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Peltigerales
Family
Agavaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.