Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Western Africa
  
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
  
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
  
not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Red, Pink, Peach
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Toxic if not prepared properly
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
  
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
  
CATHARANTHUS roseus
  
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
  
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
  
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
  
Vinca
  
In German
Lucky Bamboo
  
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
  
In French
Lucky Bamboo
  
Pervenche de Madagascar
  
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
In Polish
lucky bamboo
  
Katarantus różowy
  
In Latin
felix bamboo
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Dracaena
  
Catharanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Vicieae
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Rauvolfioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.