About Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
Western Africa
Australia
Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Not Available
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
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
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Not Available
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Lucky Bamboo
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo
Water Clover
In German
Lucky Bamboo
Wasser Klee
In French
Lucky Bamboo
Eau Clover
In Spanish
bambú de la suerte
Agua trébol
In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
bambu da sorte
Clover água
In Polish
lucky bamboo
Woda Clover
In Latin
felix bamboo
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hydropteridales
Family
Agavaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover. Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Clover 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 Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover
Season and care of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover Physical Information
Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover are as follows:
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover
Care of Lucky Bamboo and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.