Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Western Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
-
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Red Buckeye
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
felix bamboo
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.