Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Western Africa
Asia, Europe
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Thyme
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Thymian
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Thym
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Tomillo
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Tomilho
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Tymianek
In Latin
felix bamboo
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Thyme
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lucky Bamboo and Thyme Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Thyme are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Thyme
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.