Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Western Africa
  
South America
  
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
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
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Lucky Bamboo
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Lucky Bamboo
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
  
Maní
  
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
lucky bamboo
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
felix bamboo
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Dracaena
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Peanut
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Lucky Bamboo and Peanut Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Peanut are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Peanut
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.