Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
red willow
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
silky dogwood
In German
Lucky Bamboo
silky dogwood
In French
Lucky Bamboo
silky dogwood
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
silky dogwood
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
silky dogwood
In Polish
lucky bamboo
silky dogwood
In Latin
felix bamboo
silky dogwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Agavaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Silky Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silky Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silky Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
