Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
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, 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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
sweetshrub
In German
Lucky Bamboo
sweetshrub
In French
Lucky Bamboo
sweetshrub
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
sweetshrub
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
sweetshrub
In Polish
lucky bamboo
sweetshrub
In Latin
felix bamboo
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Agavaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.