Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-6
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
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 spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Silverberry
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Silverberry
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Silverberry
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Silverberry
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
Silverberry
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Silverberry
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Silverberry
In Latin
felix bamboo
Silverberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Agavaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.