Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western Africa
South America
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Petunia
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Petunia
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Petunia
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Petunie
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Pétunia
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Petunia
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
πετούνια
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Petúnia
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Petunia
In Latin
felix bamboo
Petunia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Agavaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Petunia. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Petunia Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.