Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Western Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
-
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
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
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Red Maple Tree
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
felix bamboo
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.