Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
organic fertlizers
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
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Spindle Tree
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Spindelbaum
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Árvore spindle
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
felix bamboo
Ligno colos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Celastrales
Family
Agavaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.